Henry David Thoreau Quote

The philosopher's conception of things will, above all, be truer than other men's, and his philosophy will subordinate all the circumstances of life. To live like a philosopher is to live, not foolishly, like other men, but wisely and according to universal laws.


A Yankee in Canada: With Anti-slavery and Reform Papers (ed. 1866)


The philosopher's conception of things will, above all, be truer than other men's, and his philosophy will subordinate all the circumstances of life. ...

The philosopher's conception of things will, above all, be truer than other men's, and his philosophy will subordinate all the circumstances of life. ...

The philosopher's conception of things will, above all, be truer than other men's, and his philosophy will subordinate all the circumstances of life. ...

The philosopher's conception of things will, above all, be truer than other men's, and his philosophy will subordinate all the circumstances of life. ...