Quote by Henry David Thoreau

However mean your life is, meet it and live it do not shun it and call it hard names. Cultivate poverty like a garden herb, like sage. Do not trouble yourself much to get new things, whether clothes or friends. Things do not change, we change. Sell your clothes and keep your thoughts.

However mean your life is, meet it and live it do not shun i

Summary

This quote encourages embracing one's life, regardless of how difficult or unfavorable it may be perceived. Rather than avoiding or criticizing the circumstances, it urges individuals to approach them with acceptance and a positive attitude. The analogy of cultivating poverty like a garden herb emphasizes the idea of finding contentment in simplicity and focusing on personal growth rather than material possessions. The quote also emphasizes that true change comes from within ourselves, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing and nurturing our thoughts and mindset.

By Henry David Thoreau

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