None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.
Henry David ThoreauRead
Philanthropy is almost the only virtue which is sufficiently appreciated by mankind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Philanthropy is a highly valued virtue in society.
Henry David Thoreau highlights the unique status of philanthropy as a virtue that most people recognize and appreciate. Unlike many other virtues that may go unacknowledged, charitable giving and acts of kindness are often celebrated and esteemed by humanity, revealing a collective recognition of its importance.
Themes
PhilanthropyVirtueAppreciationKindnessHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech on the importance of charitable giving.
More from Henry David Thoreau
All quotes βThrough want of enterprise and faith men are where they are, buying and selling and spending their lives like servants.
Henry David ThoreauRead
An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.
Henry David ThoreauRead
Have no mean hours, but be grateful for every hour, and accept what it brings. The reality will make any sincere record respectable.
Henry David ThoreauRead
As every season seems best to us in its turn, so the coming in of spring is like the creation of Cosmos out of Chaos and the realization of the Golden Age.
Henry David ThoreauRead
That grand old poem called Winter
Henry David ThoreauRead
Similar quotes
The Truth is inseparable from who you are. Yes, you are the Truth. If you look for it elsewhere, you will be deceived every time.
Eckhart TolleRead
People in general attach too much importance to words. They are under the illusion that talking effects great results. As a matter of fact, words are, as a rule, the shallowest portion of all the argument. They but dimly represent the great surging feelings and desires which lie behind. When the distraction of the tongue is removed, the heart listens.
Theodore DreiserRead
I'm an atheist, and that's it. I believe there's nothing we can know except that we should be kind to each other and do what we can for people.
Katharine HepburnRead
Since survival is the sine qua non, I now define the "moral behavior" as "behavior that tends toward survival".
Robert A. HeinleinRead
Act in the moment, live in the present, slowly slowly don't allow the past to interfere And you will be surprised that life is such an eternal wonder, such a mysterious phenomenon and such a great gift that one simply feels constantly in gratitude. So this is my message for you: live in the moment, herenow. That's why I call it divine purity
RajneeshRead
I am a weak and sinful man, but God put His hands on me, that is all.
Alan PatonRead