There is danger that we lose sight of what our friend is absolutely, while considering what she is to us alone.

Quote by Henry David Thoreau

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There is one consolation in being sick; and that is the possibility that you may...

There is one consolation in being sick; and that is the possibility that you may...

The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.

The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.

I only desire sincere relations with the worthiest of my acquaintance, that they may give...

I only desire sincere relations with the worthiest of my acquaintance, that they may give...

It is easier to sail many thousand miles through cold and storm and cannibals, in...

It is easier to sail many thousand miles through cold and storm and cannibals, in...

The perception of beauty is a moral test.

The perception of beauty is a moral test.

Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.

Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.

Do what nobody else can do for you. Omit to do anything else.

Do what nobody else can do for you. Omit to do anything else.

That aim in life is highest which requires the highest and finest discipline.

That aim in life is highest which requires the highest and finest discipline.

Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only...

Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only...

While civilization has been improving our houses, it has not equally improved the men who...

While civilization has been improving our houses, it has not equally improved the men who...

There are certain pursuits which, if not wholly poetic and true, do at least suggest...

There are certain pursuits which, if not wholly poetic and true, do at least suggest...

Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.

Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.

Silence is the universal refuge, the sequel to all dull discourses and all foolish acts,...

Silence is the universal refuge, the sequel to all dull discourses and all foolish acts,...

What is called genius is the abundance of life and health.

What is called genius is the abundance of life and health.

How could youths better learn to live than by at once trying the experiment of...

How could youths better learn to live than by at once trying the experiment of...

Life does not require us to make good; it asks only that we give our...

Life does not require us to make good; it asks only that we give our...

Ignorance and bungling with love are better than wisdom and skill without.

Ignorance and bungling with love are better than wisdom and skill without.

I would give all the wealth of the world, and all the deeds of all...

I would give all the wealth of the world, and all the deeds of all...

Calculation never made a hero.

Calculation never made a hero.

We must be prepared to make heroic sacrifices for the cause of peace that we...

We must be prepared to make heroic sacrifices for the cause of peace that we...