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Henry David Thoreau

American essayist, poet, and philosopher

1817–1862

81 quotes, most often on Life & Death, Government and Money. Part of the Writers collection.

I think that there is nothing, not even crime, more opposed to poetry, to philosophy, ay, to life itself, than this incessant business.
Life Without Principle (1863), p. 485
- Business
- Work
It is not enough to be industrious; so are the ants. What are you industrious about?
Letter to Harrison Blake (November 16, 1857)
- Work
I wish to suggest that a man may be very industrious, and yet not spend his time well. There is no more fatal blunderer than he who consumes the greater part of his life getting his living.
Life Without Principle (1863), pp. 486–7
- Time
- Work
You must get your living by loving.
Life Without Principle (1863), pp. 486–7
- Love
- Work

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