"Of what significance are the things you..." - Quote by Henry David Thoreau

“I should be glad if all the meadows on the earth were left in a wild state, if that were the consequence of men's beginning to redeem themselves.”

“The scenery when it is truly seen reacts on the life of the seer.”

“We belong to the community. It is not the tailor alone who is the ninth part of a man; it is as much the preacher, and the merchant, and the farmer. Where is this division of labor to end? and what object does it finally serve? No doubt another may also think for me; but it is not therefore desirable that he should do so to the exclusion of my thinking for myself.”

“There's hope a great man's memory may outlive his life half a year.”

“When we first met and loved, I did not build Upon the event with marble. . . .”

“In the eulogy by the graveside, I told everyone how my sister and I used to sing to each other on our birthday. I told them that, when I thought of my sister, I could still hear her laughter, sense her optimism, and feel her faith. I told them that my sister was the kindest person I;ve ever known, and that the world was a sadder place without her in it. And finally, I told them to remember my sister with a smile, like I did, for even though she was being buried near my parents, the best parts of her would always stay alive, deep within our hearts.”

“The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance.”

“There is nothing insignificant in the world. It all depends on how one looks at it.”

“If we have a correct theory but merely prate about it, pigeonhole it and do not put it into practice, then that theory, however good, is of no significance.”