The mass of men are very easily imposed on. They have their runways in which they always travel, and are sure to fall into any pit or box-trap set therein.
Henry David ThoreauI know a good woman who thinks that her son lost his life because he took to drinking water only.
Henry David ThoreauI think that Nature meant kindly when she made our brothers few. However, my voice is still for peace.
Henry David ThoreauThe journalists think that they cannot say too much in favor of such "improvements" in husbandry; it is a safe theme, like piety;but as for the beauty of one of these "model farms," I would as lief see a patent churn and a man turning it. They are, commonly, places merely where somebody is making money, it may be counterfeiting.
Henry David Thoreau