Henry David Thoreau Quotes

There is but one stage for the peasant and the actor.
Henry David Thoreau

Actor, Stage, Peasant

There is more of good nature than of good sense at the bottom of most marriages.
Henry David Thoreau

Nature, Good, Sense

There is no just and serene criticism as yet.
Henry David Thoreau

Criticism, Serene

There is no odor so bad as that which arises from goodness tainted.
Henry David Thoreau

Bad, Goodness, Tainted

There never was and is not likely soon to be a nation of philosophers, nor am I certain it is desirable that there should be.
Henry David Thoreau

Nation, Nor, Soon

We know but a few men, a great many coats and breeches.
Henry David Thoreau

Great, Men, Few

What is once well done is done forever.
Henry David Thoreau

Done, Once, Forever

Where there is an observatory and a telescope, we expect that any eyes will see new worlds at once.
Henry David Thoreau

Eyes, Once, Expect

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Author

Born: July 12, 1817

Died: May 6, 1862

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