About Henry David Thoreau
1817 – 1862
American essayist, poet and naturalist, best known for 'Walden', his account of living simply in a cabin near Walden Pond.
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“Life is not primarily a quest for pleasure, but a quest for meaning.”
“Connection is why we're here. It is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.”
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“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.”