By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Writer and naturalist Henry David Thoreau is best known for his book "Walden," a reflection on the two years he spent living in a cottage near Walden Pond in Massachusetts. In his journals, he worried that leaving his humble life to travel would numb him to the unique pleasures of a quiet, simple existence. Thoreau was a transcendentalist, valuing nature and personal spirituality over materialism: It’s no surprise that he measured a person’s riches in terms of emotional satisfaction and not luxury. He reminds us that we alone decide what fulfills us and brings us joy, and often those joys are much easier to reach than we think.
Quotes From 11 Movies Guaranteed To Make You Feel Good
10 Quotes From People Who’ve Survived Tragedy
These Books by Black Authors May Just Change Your Life
13 of the Funniest Quotes From Great Novels
9 Quotes That Define Intersectionality
15 Quotes To Send To Long-Distance Friends
13 Quotes Every Stubborn Person Needs To Read
13 Motivating Quotes for When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
9 Evidence-Based Principles for Living a Longer Life, With Quotes
Quotes To Help You Stay Young and Spry Forever
Quotes To Help You Tap Into Your Inner Strength