A lady once offered me a mat, but as I had no room to spare within the house, nor time to spare within or without to shake it, I declined it, preferring to wipe my feet on the sod before my door. It is best to avoid the beginnings of evil.
Henry David ThoreauMen have come to such a pass that they frequently starve, not for want of necessaries, but for want of luxuries.
Henry David ThoreauLive in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each. Let them be your only diet drink and botanical medicines.
Henry David ThoreauGlances of true beauty can be seen in the faces of those who live in true meekness.
Henry David Thoreau