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It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.

It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.

Henry David Thoreau
Inspirational, Motivational, Positive
Henry David Thoreau (2013). “Quotable Thoreau: An A to Z Glossary of Inspiring Quotations from Henry David Thoreau”, p.87, BookBaby

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.

Henry David Thoreau
Life, Positive, Simple
Henry David Thoreau (2013). “The Essential Thoreau”, p.11, Simon and Schuster

If the work is high and far, You must not only aim aright, But draw the bow with all your might.

Henry David Thoreau
Inspirational, Positive, Effort
"The Portable Thoreau".

Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.

Henry David Thoreau
Positive, Attitude, Feet
Henry David Thoreau, Laura Ross (2009). “Walden, Or, Life in the Woods: Bold-faced Ideas for Living a Truly Transcendent Life”, p.373, Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Man emulates earth Earth emulates heaven Heaven emulates the Way The way emulates nature.

Henry David Thoreau
Inspirational, Life, Positive

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