Accidents Quote by Henry David Thoreau
“In accumulating property for ourselves or our posterity, in founding a family or a state, or acquiring fame even, we are mortal; but in dealing with truth we are immortal, and need fear no change nor accident.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Civil Disobedience", 1849
He contrasts mortal pursuits with the immortal nature of truth, urging fearlessness.
In simple terms: Truth grants lasting legacy beyond life.
Key Takeaway
Pursue truth fearlessly.
Themes
philosophy
truth
mortality
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- activism
- personal growth
Key Concepts
ethics
legacy
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does truth endure beyond death?
- What actions embody timeless truth?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be subjective.
