"Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads"
- Henry David Thoreau
About this Quote
This quote by Henry David Thoreau is a suggestion that we must value the charm of the world around us. It suggests that we should not just admire the heavens for motivation, but also look down at the earth underneath our feet. Thoreau is recommending that we must put in the time to value the appeal of the natural world, which it is all around us. He is encouraging us to take a minute to value the charm of the world, and to recognize that it is not just in the paradises, but likewise in the earth below our feet. He is reminding us that we ought to put in the time to appreciate the charm of the world, and that it is all around us. He is suggesting that we should put in the time to value the charm of the natural world, and that it is not just in the paradises, however likewise in the earth below our feet. By doing this, we can find peace and happiness on the planet around us.
This quote is written / told by Henry David Thoreau between July 12, 1817 and May 6, 1862. He was a famous Author from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Religion. The author also have 190 other quotes.
"As we read the school reports on our children, we realize a sense of relief that can rise to delight that thank Heaven nobody is reporting in this fashion on us"
"One has children in the expectation of dying before them. In fact, you want to make damn sure you die before them, just as you plant a tree or build a house knowing, hoping that it will outlive you. That's how the human species has done as well as it has"
