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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“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
“To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”
“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.”
“It's not about how to achieve your dreams. It's about how to lead your life.”
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“You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.”