I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.
More Quotes from Henry David Thoreau:
There are old heads in the world who cannot help me by their example or advice to live worthily and satisfactorily to myself; but I believe that it is in my power to elevate myself this very hour above the common level of my life.Henry David Thoreau
Do what nobody else can do for you. Omit to do anything else.
Henry David Thoreau
We are paid for our suspicions by finding what we suspected.
Henry David Thoreau
I quietly declare war with the State, after my fashion, though I will still make use and get advantage of her as I can, as is usual in such cases.
Henry David Thoreau
What right have I to grieve, who have not ceased to wonder.
Henry David Thoreau
The really efficient laborer will be found not to crowd his day with work, but will saunter to his task surrounded by a wide halo of ease and leisure.
Henry David Thoreau
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