Henry David Thoreau

Dreams are the touchstones of our character.

Henry David Thoreau

I can alter my life by altering my attitude. He who would have nothing to do with thorns must never attempt to gather flowers.

Henry David Thoreau

I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavor.

Henry David Thoreau

If a plant cannot live according to its nature, it dies; and so a man.

Henry David Thoreau

If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.

Henry David Thoreau

If you want to be happy, be!

Henry David Thoreau

In the long run men only hit what they aim at. Therefore, though they should fail immediately, they had better aim at something high.

Henry David Thoreau

It is not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?

Henry David Thoreau

It is only when we forget all our learning that we begin to know.

Henry David Thoreau

Live your beliefs and you can turn the world around.

Henry David Thoreau