We find it difficult to choose our direction because it does not yet exist distinctly in our idea.
Henry David ThoreauWe are for the most part more lonely when we go abroad among men than when we stay in our chambers.
Henry David ThoreauA fortified town is like a man cased in the heavy armor of antiquity, with a horse-load of broadswords and small arms slung to him, endeavoring to go about his business.
Henry David Thoreau