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I learned this, at least, by my experiment; that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he h...more

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Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.

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If I knew for a certainty that a man was coming to my house with the conscious design of doing me good, I should run for my life.

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In what concerns you much, do not think that you have companions: know that you are alone in the world.

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I think that there is nothing, not even crime, more opposed to poetry, to philosophy, ay, to life itself than this incessant business.

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Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.

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There is no value in life except what you choose to place upon it and no happiness in any place except what you bring to it yourself.

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What is called genius is the abundance of life and health.

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Every creature is better alive than dead, men and moose and pine trees, and he who understands it aright will rather preserve its life than destroy it...more

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Live your life, do your work, then take your hat.

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The finest workers in stone are not copper or steel tools, but the gentle touches of air and water working at their leisure with a liberal allowance o...more

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I suppose that I have not many months to live: but of course I know nothing about it. I may add that I am enjoying existence as much as ever, and regr...more

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A broad margin of leisure is as beautiful in a man's life as in a book. Haste makes waste, no less in life than in housekeeping. Keep the time, observ...more

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The lakes are something which you are unprepared for; they lie up so high, exposed to the light, and the forest is diminished to a fine fringe on thei...more

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