Henry David Thoreau

15 Quotes

Quotes by Henry David Thoreau

1

We were born to succeed, not to fail.

2

This world is but a canvas to our imagination.

3

Things do not change; we change.

4

The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.

5

Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.

6

Only that day dawns to which we are awake.

7

Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.

8

It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.

Journal of Henry David Thoreau, entry dated August 5, 1851
9

It’s not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?

10

In the long run, we only hit what we aim at.

11

If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer.

12

How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live.

13

Be not simply good; be good for something.

14

Be a Columbus to whole new continents and worlds within you, opening new channels, not of trade, but of thought.

15

Always do what you are afraid to do.