What is morality but immemorial custom? Conscience is the chief of conservatives.
Henry David ThoreauDuty is one and invariable; it requires no impossibilities, nor can it ever be disregarded with impunity.
Henry David ThoreauProbably if our lives were more conformed to nature, we should not need to defend ourselves against her heats and colds, but findher our constant nurse and friend, as do plants and quadrupeds.
Henry David ThoreauThey take great pride in making their dinner cost much; I take my pride in making my dinner cost so little.
Henry David Thoreau