The murmurs of many a famous river on the other side of the globe reach even to us here, as to more distant dwellers on its banks;many a poet's stream, floating the helms and shields of heroes on its bosom.
Henry David ThoreauWhen you travel to the Celestial City, carry no letter of introduction. When you knock, ask to see God,--none of the servants.
Henry David ThoreauThe youth may build or plant or sail, only let him not be hindered from doing that which he tells me he would like to do.
Henry David ThoreauThough the hen should sit all day, she could lay only one egg, and, besides, would not have picked up materials for another.
Henry David Thoreau