Celebrate Simplicity Day: Henry David Thoreau’s Most Inspirational Quotes

We’re all probably aware, to some degree, of the art of living a bit more simply. Enjoying the little things in life - walking in nature, cuddles with the dog or truly savoring the flavours of  a great yet uncomplicated meal full of natural ingredients.

So we think it’s great that there’s a whole annual event dedicated to simplicity. National Simplicity Day happens on 12 July each year, and encourages us all to ditch the gadgets for a while and enjoy the wonder of living in the present moment.

The day was inspired by Henry David Thoreau, a 19th century advocate for living in harmony with nature and enjoying the simple life, about which he wrote a number of books.

To celebrate his influence, we thought we’d share a number of Thoreau’s most famous quotes here…. enjoy National Simplicity Day!

Celebrating simplicity with Henry David Thoreau

On simplicity

“I do believe in simplicity…simplify the problem of life, distinguish the necessary and the real. Probe the earth to see where your main roots run”

On living in the present

“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment.”

On fulfilling your dreams

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined,”

On nature

“I love Nature partly because she is not man, but a retreat from him. None of his institutions control or pervade her… In her midst I can be glad with an entire gladness.”

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