To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school, but to so love wisdom as to live according to its dictates a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity and trust.

Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Topics: Wisdom Quotes

It is only by striving for beauty and love In all our relationships, That we...

It is only by striving for beauty and love In all our relationships, That we...

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.

The language of friendship is not words but meanings.

The language of friendship is not words but meanings.

We have not so good a right to hate any as our Friend.

We have not so good a right to hate any as our Friend.

Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.

Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.

How does it become a man to behave towards the American government today? I answer,...

How does it become a man to behave towards the American government today? I answer,...

There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking...

There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking...

If misery loves company, misery has company enough.

If misery loves company, misery has company enough.

There is no remedy for love but to love more.

There is no remedy for love but to love more.

Night is certainly more novel and less profane than day.

Night is certainly more novel and less profane than day.

The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must...

The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must...

What's the use of a fine house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to...

What's the use of a fine house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to...

Every man casts a shadow; not his body only, but his imperfectly mingled spirit. This...

Every man casts a shadow; not his body only, but his imperfectly mingled spirit. This...

You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in...

You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in...

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,...

Money is not required to buy one necessity of the soul.

Money is not required to buy one necessity of the soul.

Faith keeps many doubts in her pay. If I could not doubt, I should not...

Faith keeps many doubts in her pay. If I could not doubt, I should not...

Men will lie on their backs, talking about the fall of man, and never make...

Men will lie on their backs, talking about the fall of man, and never make...

Lying is the most fun a woman can have without taking her clothes off.

Lying is the most fun a woman can have without taking her clothes off.

For every good reason there is to lie, there is a better reason to tell...

For every good reason there is to lie, there is a better reason to tell...