Henry David Thoreau - Quotes Collection

HENRY DAVID THOREAU - QUOTES COLLECTION

BIOGRAPHY, ACHIEVEMENTS AND LIFE LESSONS

ABOUT HENRY DAVID THOREAU

Henry David Thoreau, a quintessential American philosopher, naturalist, and writer, was born on July 12, 1817, in Concord, Massachusetts. His life unfolded against the backdrop of a changing America, marked by industrialization, westward expansion, and the tumultuous events leading up to the Civil War. Thoreau''s legacy, however, extends far beyond the confines of his time, as his ideas and writings continue to inspire and resonate with generations seeking a deeper connection to nature, individualism, and the transcendental spirit.

QUOTES SAMPLES:

"It''s not what you look at that matters, it''s what you see."

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

"This world is but a canvas to our imagination."

"There is no remedy for love but to love more."

"I say, beware of all enterprises that require new clothes, and not rather a new wearer of clothes."

"It is not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?"