Henry David Thoreau Quotations: HUMANKIND
Talent only indicates a depth of character in some direction.—Journal, 18 February 1841
That nation is not Christian where the principles of humanity so not prevail, but the prejudices of race.—Journal, 25 September 1851
The Artist is he who detects and applies the law from observation of the works of Genius, whether of man or nature.—A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers
The deep places in the river are not so obvious as the shallow ones and can only be found by carefully probing it. So perhaps it is with human nature.—Journal, 5 July 1859
The deepest humor will not keep.—"Thomas Carlyle and His Works"
The Good Genius is sure to prevail.—A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers
The grammarian is often one who can neither cry nor laugh, yet thinks that he can express human emotions. So the posture-masters tell you how you shall walk—turning your toes out, perhaps, excessively—but so the beautiful walkers are not made.—Journal, 2 January 1859
The greatest impression of character is made by that person who Consents to have no character. He who sympathizes with and runs through the whole circle of attributes cannot afford to be an individual.—Journal, 2 March 1842
The Man of Genius, referred to mankind, is an originator, an inspired or demonic man, who produces a perfect work in obedience to laws yet unexplored.—A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers
The music of all creatures has to do with their loves, even of toads and frogs. Is it not the same with man?—Journal, 6 May 1852
