Quotes by Henry David Thoreau

It is only when we forget all our learning that we begin to know.

True friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance.

Shall I not have intelligence with the earth? Am I not partly leaves and vegetable mould myself.

It is usually the imagination that is wounded first, rather than the heart it being much more sensitive.

Generally speaking, a howling wilderness does not howl: it is the imagination of the traveler that does the howling.

This world is but a canvas to our imagination.

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

Tis healthy to be sick sometimes.

The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness.

Being is the great explainer.