When will the world learn that a million men are of no importance compared with one man?
Henry David ThoreauMorning work! By the blushes of Aurora and the music of Memnon, what should be man's morning work in this world?
Henry David ThoreauConcord's little arch does not span all our fate, nor is what transpires under it law for the universe.
Henry David ThoreauIce is an interesting subject for contemplation. They told me that they had some in the ice-houses at Fresh Pond five years old which was as good as ever. Why is it that a bucket of water soon becomes putrid, but frozen remains sweet forever? It is commonly said that this is the difference between the affections and the intellect.
Henry David Thoreau