So long as a man is faithful to himself, everything is in his favor, government, society, the very sun, moon, and stars.
Henry David ThoreauWhat an admirable training is science for the more active warfare of life! Indeed, the unchallenged bravery which these studies imply, is far more impressive than the trumpeted valor of the warrior.
Henry David ThoreauHow often we find ourselves turning our backs on our actual friends, that we might go and meet their ideal cousins.
Henry David Thoreau