"Do not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so. Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something."
Henry David Thoreau
2007-07-08 06:07:11 · 9 answers · asked by Fluffy Wisdom 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Bravo!!!
He means don't worry about the petty rules, like desire, and just live your life as a good person.
2007-07-08 06:15:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love Thoreau! I try everyday to not be too moral and I'm pretty damn happy!
2007-07-08 06:12:28 · answer #2 · answered by Elphaba 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
here's that something:
Have UnConditional Love and Peace by accomplishing this:
Create Your Relationship with Our Creator.
2007-07-08 06:17:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finally a verse that doesn't have to apply to the bible. Good verse.
2007-07-08 06:11:56 · answer #4 · answered by anarchy0029 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Does cheating at solitaire count?
2007-07-08 06:11:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, but I cheated ON myself last night. Naughty me.
2007-07-08 06:09:41 · answer #6 · answered by S K 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have this same quote on my refrigerator - true story :)
2007-07-08 06:12:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I love that quote and it's too true, too. =)
2007-07-08 06:10:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
great saying
2007-07-08 06:12:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋