Ebook Thoreau Book of Quotations Dover Thrift Editions Henry David Thoreau Bob Blaisdell Books

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Product details Series Dover Thrift Editions Paperback 64 pages Publisher Dover Publications (November 2, 2011) Language English ISBN-10 0486414280

Thoreau Book of Quotations Dover Thrift Editions Henry David Thoreau Bob Blaisdell Books Reviews

• I have always loved quotation books of all kinds, and the best ones most often come from the old masters of literature and philosophy like Aristotle, Rand, Franklin, Jefferson, Sandburg, Edger Allen Poe, and Henry David Thoreau to name just a few.
  
  This Dover volume has more than 450 quotations from Thoreau's writings. Many of them came from his journal and other material. His rebellious nature can be felt in many of his writings. When he saw injustice he commented on it. When he viewed the beauty of nature he often wrote about how much he appreciated the simple life. His search for truth, beauty and the meaning of living a good life can be understood in this small volume of quotations.
  
  A very small sample of the treasured comments in this text are these gems "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation." "The fault-finder will find faults even in paradise." " That government is best which governs not at all." 'Read the best books first, or you may not have a chance to read them." "You cannot walk too early in new-fallen snow to get the sense of purity, novelty, and unexploredness."
  
  This 57 page volume is organized into 17 sections which are as follows
  
  Contemplation and reflection, day and night, education, freedom and individualism, friendship and love, himself, human nature, law and government, literature and writing , money and business, morality and conduct, nature animals, trees, water, religion, solitude, travel, work and leisure. Some of his views may have been considered radical in his time, but truth always stands the test of time. This book was a pleasure to read.
  
  Anyone who desires to learn the innermost thoughts of a great writer should check out this text.
  
  Rating 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author The Samurai Soul An old warrior's poetic tribute).
• Summer is here and as we all go out and work in the garden, or take hikes with our dogs, we can always get more perspective on nature from Henry David Thoreau. I've already heard from several friends who recently traveled to Walden Pond and saw firsthand the environment where Thoreau worked, and kept notes on life around him in his little cabin.
  
  I love to include some of Thoreau's Quotations in many of my e-mails and even in snail mail letters. (I still love to communicate by letter) and have found some friends and relatives who share that desire.
  
  This book on Thoreau quotations is so helpful. "We discover a new world every time that we see the earth after it has been covered for a season with snow."
  
  And "Not till June can the grass be said to be waving in the fields. When the frogs dream and and the grass waves and the buttercups toss their heads and the heat disposes to bathe in the ponds and streams, then is summer begun."
  
  I keep this book close, both at home and when on vacations. Hope you can enjoy it too!
  Earl
• It is best to read Thoreau in order to fully explore and enjoy his stream of thought. But once you have a good foundation and his prose are part of your vocabulary, it is often necessary to have a quote book like this to keep his marvelous insights in the forefront of your thoughts. This little book was perfect for this. I enjoy the 5 or so minutes here and there where I can drink a quick shot of Thoreau and stimulate my thinking. I didn't find it as useful as a quick look-up guide far a particular quote I was searching for.
• There are some gem quotes in Thoreau's book... The time gap between his writings and now can be a positive at times and a negative at others...
• who doesn't love Thoreau?
• Great quotes!
• Perfect for my needs.
• It's a keeper!