Philanthropy is almost the only virtue which is sufficiently appreciated by mankind. Nay, it is greatly overrated; and it is our selfishness which overrates it. - Henry David Thoreau Quotes
Philanthropy is almost the only virtue which is sufficiently appreciated by mankind. Nay, it is greatly overrated; and it is our selfishness which overrates it. Henry David Thoreau
 

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Wealth is the ability to fully experience life. - Henry David Thoreau Quotes

Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.

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Our moments of inspiration are not lost though we have no particular poem to show for them; for those experiences have left an indelible impression, and we are ever and anon reminded of them. - Henry David Thoreau Quotes

Our moments of inspiration are not lost though we have no particular poem to show for them; for those experiences have left an indelible impression, and we are ever and anon reminded of them.

Henry David Thoreau

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True friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance. - Henry David Thoreau Quotes

True friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance.

Henry David Thoreau

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The finest workers in stone are not copper or steel tools, but the gentle touches of air and water working at their leisure with a liberal allowance of time. - Henry David Thoreau Quotes

The finest workers in stone are not copper or steel tools, but the gentle touches of air and water working at their leisure with a liberal allowance of time.

Henry David Thoreau

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Nothing goes by luck in composition. It allows of no tricks. The best you can write will be the best you are. - Henry David Thoreau Quotes

Nothing goes by luck in composition. It allows of no tricks. The best you can write will be the best you are.

Henry David Thoreau

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I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion - Henry David Thoreau Quotes

I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion

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If one advances confidently in the direction of one's dreams, and endeavors to live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. - Henry David Thoreau Quotes

If one advances confidently in the direction of one's dreams, and endeavors to live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.

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Friends will be much apart. They will respect more each other's privacy than their communion. - Henry David Thoreau Quotes

Friends will be much apart. They will respect more each other's privacy than their communion.

Henry David Thoreau

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I lose my respect for the man who can make the mystery of sex the subject of a coarse jest, yet when you speak earnestly and seriously on the subject, is silent - Henry David Thoreau Quotes

I lose my respect for the man who can make the mystery of sex the subject of a coarse jest, yet when you speak earnestly and seriously on the subject, is silent

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You must not blame me if I do talk to the clouds. - Henry David Thoreau Quotes

You must not blame me if I do talk to the clouds.

Henry David Thoreau

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