Men have come to such a pass that they frequently starve, not for want of necessaries, but for want of luxuries.
Henry David ThoreauOur taste is too delicate and particular. It says nay to the poet's work, but never yea to his hope.
Henry David ThoreauCarlyle must undoubtedly plead guilty to the charge of mannerism. He not only has his vein, but his peculiar manner of working it.He has a style which can be imitated, and sometimes is an imitator of himself.
Henry David ThoreauDo not despair of life. You have no doubt force enough to overcome your obstacles. Think of the fox prowling through wood and field in a winter night for something to satisfy his hunger. Notwithstanding cold and the hounds and traps, his race survives. I do not believe any of them ever committed suicide.
Henry David Thoreau