Quote of Henry David Thoreau - What a man thinks of himself...
Biography - Henry David Thoreau:
American essayist, poet and philosopher.
Born: 1817 - Died: 1862
Period:
19th century
Place of birth: United States
Born: 1817 - Died: 1862
Period:
19th century
Place of birth: United States
What a man thinks of himself, that it is which determines, or rather indicates, his fate.
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Translation
(French, German)
See also...
Quotes about self-esteem:
Above all things, one should maintain his self-respect, and there is but one way to do that, and that is to live in accordance with your highest ideal.
Quotes about destiny:
Fit yourself into accord with the things in which your portion has been cast, and love the men among whom your lot has fallen, but love them truly.
Only by joy and sorrow does a person know anything about themselves and their destiny. They learn what to do and what to avoid.
Henry David Thoreau also said...
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