Shall I not have intelligence with the earth? Am I not partly leaves and vegetable mould myself.
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 ThoreauIn most books, the I, of first person, is omitted; in this it will be retained; that, in respect to egotism, is the main difference.
Henry David ThoreauIt requires more than a day's devotion to know and to possess the wealth of a day.
Henry David ThoreauA person who chooses to die or to risk death demonstrates that there are values, principles, maxims, that are more valuable to him than is life itself. In short, he places his immortal self above his mortal self. Nothing goes by luck in composition. It allows of no tricks. The best you can write will be the best you are.
Henry David Thoreau