Henry David Thoreau Quotes

Henry David Thoreau was an American essayist, poet and philosopher who lived from 1817 to 1862. His best known works include the book “Walden”, and his essay “Civil Disobedience”.

This is a collection of quotes by Henry David Thoreau.

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I believe that water is the only drink for a wise man.
Henry David Thoreau

I frequently tramped eight or ten miles through the deepest snow to keep an appointment with a beech-tree, or a yellow birch, or an old acquaintance among the pines.
Henry David Thoreau

I love to be alone. I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude.
Henry David Thoreau

In August, the large masses of berries, which, when in flower, had attracted many wild bees, gradually assumed their bright velvety crimson hue, and by their weight again bent down and broke their tender limbs.
Henry David Thoreau

It is never too late to give up our prejudices.
Henry David Thoreau

It is remarkable how closely the history of the apple tree is connected with that of man.
Henry David Thoreau

Of what significance are the things you can forget.
Henry David Thoreau

One is wise to cultivate the tree that bears fruit in our soul.
Henry David Thoreau

Who hears the fishes when they cry?
Henry David Thoreau