Quotes by Thoreau, Henry David

Knowledge does not come to us in details, but in flashes of light from >>

By avarice and selfishness, and a groveling habit, from which none of >>

To watch this crystal globe just sent from heaven to associate with me >>

Quotations about Deeds and Good Deeds

In dreams the truth is learned that all good works are done in the abs >>

Talking much is a sign of vanity, for the one who is lavish with words >>

Mighty in deeds and not in words. >>

As for doing good; that is one of the professions which is full. Moreover I have tried it fairly and, strange as it may seem, am satisfied that it does not agree with my constitution.

Thoreau, Henry David