All Quotes
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It is something to be able to paint a particular picture, or to carve a statue, and so to make a few objects beautiful; but it is far more glorious to carve and paint the very atmosphere and medium through which we look, which morally we can do. To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts.Henry David Thoreau, "Where I Live"
I have learned this at least by my experiment: if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.Henry David Thoreau
Why should we be in such desperate haste to succeed, and in such desperate enterprises? If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.Henry David Thoreau, "Walden"
Do not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so. Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something.Henry David Thoreau
Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.Henry David Thoreau
Its better to know some of the questions, than all of the answers.James Thurber
Sorry for the disaster. And thanks for your patience!Chris Thyberg
An honest politician is one who, when he is bought, will stay bought.Simon Cameron
Truly great madness can not be achieved without significant intelligence.Henrik Tikkanen
Benson, you are so free of the ravages of intelligenceTime Bandits