"In my afternoon walk I would fain forget all my morning occupations and my obligations to society"
- Henry David Thoreau
About this Quote
In this quote, Henry David Thoreau is expressing his desire to get away from the obligations of society and the tasks of his morning occupations. He wants to forget all of these things and simply enjoy his afternoon walk. This quote reflects Thoreau's desire to be free from the constraints of society and to be able to enjoy the charm of nature. He wishes to have the ability to take a break from his obligations and simply take pleasure in the minute. Thoreau's quote is a suggestion to us all to take a break from our commitments and to value the charm of nature. We must all take a moment to delight in the charm of the world around us and to forget our obligations to society.
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"
