Henry David Thoreau Quote

I will not talk about people a thousand miles off, but come as near home as I can. As the time is short, I will leave out all the flattery, and retain all the criticism.
Let us consider the way in which we spend our lives.


Life Without Principle (1863)


I will not talk about people a thousand miles off, but come as near home as I can. As the time is short, I will leave out all the flattery, and...

I will not talk about people a thousand miles off, but come as near home as I can. As the time is short, I will leave out all the flattery, and...

I will not talk about people a thousand miles off, but come as near home as I can. As the time is short, I will leave out all the flattery, and...

I will not talk about people a thousand miles off, but come as near home as I can. As the time is short, I will leave out all the flattery, and...