Every known fact in natural science was divined by the presentiment of somebody, before it was actually verified.Ralph Waldo Emerson
Great men are they who see that spiritual is stronger than any material force - that thoughts rule the world.Ralph Waldo Emerson
The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer.Henry David Thoreau
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
Nay, be a Columbus to whole new continents and worlds within you, opening new channels, not of trade, but of thought.Henry David Thoreau
It is an interesting question how far men would retain their relative rank if they were divested of their clothes.Henry David Thoreau
