Famous quote by Henry David Thoreau

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"Our moments of inspiration are not lost though we have no particular poem to show for them; for those experiences have left an indelible impression, and we are ever and anon reminded of them"

- Henry David Thoreau

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This quote by Henry David Thoreau speaks with the power of inspiration and how it can shape our lives even if we don't have a concrete item to reveal for it. He recommends that our moments of inspiration, even if they do not result in a poem or other concrete product, still leave an indelible impression on us. This impression can be felt in our everyday lives, as we are advised of these moments of motivation in our thoughts and actions. Thoreau's quote speaks with the power of inspiration and how it can form our lives even if we do not have a concrete product to show for it. He suggests that our moments of motivation, even if they don't lead to a poem or other concrete item, still leave an enduring impression on us. This impression can be felt in our daily lives, as we are advised of these minutes of inspiration in our thoughts and actions. Thoreau's quote motivates us to embrace these moments of motivation and to acknowledge the power they need to shape our lives. He reminds us that even if we do not have a particular poem to show for our minutes of inspiration, they still have a long lasting influence on us.

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Henry David Thoreau 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 author also have 190 other quotes.

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