Henry David Thoreau Quotes about Future

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I have not the most definite designs on the future.

I have not the most definite designs on the future.

Future, Design, Dogma

Henry David Thoreau (2012). “The Portable Thoreau”, p.96, Penguin

All endeavor calls for the ability to tramp the last mile, shape the last plan, endure the last hours toil. The fight to the finish spirit is the one... characteristic we must posses if we are to face the future as finishers.

Henry David Thoreau

Perseverance, Future, Fighting

In any weather, at any hour of the day or night, I have been anxious to improve the nick of time, and notch it on my stick too; to stand on the meeting of two eternities, the past and future, which is precisely the present moment; to toe that line.

Henry David Thoreau

Time, Future, Past

'Walden' (1854) 'Economy'

If one listens to the faintest but constant suggestions of his genius, which are certainly true, he sees not to what extremes, or even insanity, it may lead him; and yet that way, as he grows more resolute and faithful, his road lies.

Henry David Thoreau

Depression, Lying, Future

Henry David Thoreau (2012). “The Portable Thoreau”, p.272, Penguin

It would be no reproach to a philosopher, that he knew the future better than the past, or even than the present. It is better worth knowing.

Henry David Thoreau

Future, Past, Knowing

Henry David Thoreau (2013). “The Essential Thoreau”, p.281, Simon and Schuster

The past is only so heroic as we see it. It is the canvas on which our idea of heroism is painted, and so, in one sense, the dim prospectus of our future field.

Henry David Thoreau

Future, Past, Ideas

Henry David Thoreau (2013). “The Essential Thoreau”, p.655, Simon and Schuster

Henry David Thoreau Quotes about Future

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