In the religion of all nations a purity is hinted at, which, I fear, men never attain to.
Henry David ThoreauThere is more religion in men's science, than there is science in their religion.
Henry David ThoreauTrue friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance.
Henry David ThoreauBut the place which you have selected for your camp, though never so rough and grim, begins at once to have its attractions, and becomes a very centre of civilization to you: "Home is home, be it never so homely."
Henry David ThoreauIs not disease the rule of existence? There is not a lily pad floating on the river but has been riddled by insects. Almost every shrub and tree has its gall, oftentimes esteemed its chief ornament and hardly to be distinguished from the fruit. If misery loves company, misery has company enough. Now, at midsummer, find me a perfect leaf or fruit.
Henry David Thoreau