Saturday, August 15, 2026

1216. Quotes from “Thoreau and the Art of Life” Roderick MacIver


In human intercourse the tragedy begins, not when there

is misunderstanding about words, but when silence is not understood.


The pleasure we feel in music springs from the obedience which is in it.


I say, beware of all enterprises that require new clothes, 

and not rather a new wearer of clothes.


The perception of beauty is a moral test.


Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, 

are not only not indispensable, 

but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.


This curious world which we inhabit is more wonderful

than it is convenient, more beautiful than it is useful, 

it is more to be admired and enjoyed than used. 


All change is a miracle to contemplate, 

but it is a miracle which is taking place every instant.


One’s friendship with oneself, based largely on solitude,

determines what we do with our life and is the basis

of real success. Ultimately, we live in our own reality,

and our inner life determines that reality.


There no remedy for love but to love more.








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