I only desire sincere relations with the worthiest of my acquaintance, that they may give me an opportunity once in a year to speak the truth.
Henry David ThoreauEach reaching and aspiration is an instinct with which all nature consists and cรถoperates, and therefore it is not in vain. But alas! each relaxing and desperation is an instinct too. To be active, well, happy, implies courage. To be ready to fight in a duel or a battle implies desperation, or that you hold your life cheap.
Henry David ThoreauWe go on dating from Cold Fridays and Great Snows; but a little colder Friday, or greater snow would put a period to man's existence on the globe.
Henry David ThoreauAmid a world of noisy, shallow actors it is noble to stand aside and say, 'I will simply be.
Henry David Thoreau