To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtlethoughts, not even to found a school, but so to love wisdom as to live according to its dictates, a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity, and trust.
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This quote is just one of 137 total Henry David Thoreau quotes in our collection. Henry David Thoreau is known for saying 'To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, not even to found a school, but so to love wisdom as to live according to its dictates, a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity, and trust.' as well as some of the following quotes.
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined.
This quote is just one of 137 total Henry David Thoreau quotes in our collection. Henry David Thoreau is known for saying 'To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, not even to found a school, but so to love wisdom as to live according to its dictates, a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity, and trust.' as well as some of the following quotes.