Quotes by Thoreau, Henry David

Silence is the universal refuge, the sequel to all dull discourses and >>

Things do not change, we do. >>

I quietly declare war with the State, after my fashion, though I will >>

Quotations about Enlightenment

I don't know Who -- or what -- put the question, I don't know when it >>

The real meaning of enlightenment is to gaze with undimmed eyes on all >>

The light which puts out our eyes is darkness to us. Only that day daw >>

The light which puts out our eyes is darkness to us. Only that day dawns to which we are awake. There is more day to dawn. The sun is but a morning star.

Thoreau, Henry David