The inhabitants of Canada appeared to be suffering between two fires,--the soldiery and the priesthood.
Henry David ThoreauWherever a man separates from the multitude, and goes his own way in this mood, there indeed is a fork in the road, though ordinary travelers may see only a gap in the paling. His solitary path across lots will turn out the higher way of the two.
Henry David ThoreauEspecially the transcendental philosophy needs the leaven of humor to render it light and digestible.
Henry David ThoreauAll change is a miracle to contemplate, but it is a miracle which is taking place every instant.
Henry David Thoreau