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A quotation from Thoreau

We seem to have forgotten that the expression “a liberal education” originally meant among the Romans one worthy of free men; while the learning of trades and professions by which to get your livelihood merely, was considered worthy of slaves only.

Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) American philosopher and writer
Speech (1860-07-04), “The Last days of John Brown,” North Elba, Massachusetts

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A few basic ingredients, when brought together just right, create something much greater than the sum of their parts.

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A quotation from Thoreau

What is the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?

Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) American philosopher and writer
Letter (1860-05-20) to Harrison Blake

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Una delle cose più affascinanti nei fiori è il loro meraviglioso riserbo.

One of the most attractive things about the flowers is their beautiful reserve.

Henry David Thoreau

da The Journal of Henry David Thoreau, 1837-1861, New York Review of Books … https://cctm.website/henry-david-thoreau-usa/

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"Walden, A Game" is a first-person simulation of the life of American philosopher Henry David Thoreau during his experiment in self-reliant living at Walden Pond in 1845. Players experience reflective play as they experience living in nature over the course of a New England year.

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Libro «»Manual de desobediencia civil» – Henry D. Thoreau»

Libro imprescindible en estos tiempos que corren.

Título original: Civil Disobedience
Título en español: Manual de desobediencia civil (también conocido como «Desobediencia civil»)
Calificación edad: A (Recomendada para todas las edades)
Autor: Henry David Thoreau
País: Estados Unidos
Idioma original: Inglés
Género: Ensayo filosófico, político, social
Calificación calidad: 9 (Excelente)

Argumento y comentario

Argumento:
«Desobediencia civil» es un ensayo publicado por primera vez en 1849, en el que Thoreau argumenta que los individuos no deben permitir que los gobiernos anulen o limiten sus conciencias, y que tienen el deber moral de desobedecer las leyes injustas. Thoreau expone su filosofía de resistencia pacífica y no cooperación ante la injusticia, inspirada por su oposición a la esclavitud y la guerra de Estados Unidos contra México. El texto es breve pero contundente, y propone que la mejor manera de luchar contra un gobierno injusto es negarse a apoyarlo, incluso si eso implica enfrentar consecuencias legales.

Comentario:
Este ensayo es considerado uno de los textos fundacionales del pensamiento político moderno sobre la resistencia civil y la ética individual frente al poder estatal. Su influencia ha sido enorme, inspirando a figuras como Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr. y otros líderes de movimientos de derechos civiles y resistencia pacífica. La claridad, fuerza y vigencia de sus argumentos hacen que siga siendo una lectura relevante y provocadora. Es un texto accesible para lectores jóvenes y adultos, ideal para reflexionar sobre la responsabilidad individual y la justicia social.

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Focus on the work at hand, and success will naturally follow. It's the dedication to the process that brings the results.

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Many an object is not seen, though it falls within the range of our visual ray, because it does not come within the range of our intellectual ray, ie, we are not looking for it. So, in the largest sense, we find only the world we look for.
-- Henry David Thoreau (Journal, July 2, 1857)

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Original site of Henry David Thoreau's house, where he lived for 2 years, 2 months, and 2 days in the woods on the shores of Walden Pond, which was the foundation of his book WALDEN

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Photo of the original site of Henry David Thoreau's house. In the foreground is a large brown wooden sign with the following quote in carved lettering painted white:

"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived."

Below the quote is the carved signature, painted white, of "Henry D Thoreau".

Behind the sign is a rock cairn made of stones placed by visitors as a natural memorial to Thoreau.

In the background are granite pillars that mark the original site of Thoreau's 10' x 15' house. Beyond the site are woods.

Photo taken from Thoreau's original house site, showing the view he would have had of the blue waters of the pond through the trees of the woods. It's a sunny day and there a vertical light streak on the right side of the photo.

Replica of Henry David Thoreau's 10' x 15' one-room house by Walden Pond

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Photo of a replica of Henry David Thoreau's 10' x 15' one-room house. It is situated among trees and there's a small slanted-roof shed behind it. In the foreground is an informational sign about the house, and off to the right, between the sign and the house, is a statue of Thoreau.

Photo looking in through the frame of the front door of the Thoreau house replica. There is a simple bed under a window in the middle of the left wall of the house.

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Photo of the Thoreau family burial plot. There is a large gray stone monument carved with the names, dates of birth, and dates of death of 6 family members. "THOREAU" is carved on the base. In front of this monument are 2 small white grave markers carved with "FATHER" and "MOTHER". Spread out behind the monument are 3 small white grave markers carved with "HENRY" (for Henry David Thoreau, in the back left), "SOPHIA" and "HELEN". Tree roots are visible in the dirt between the grave markers on the left side of the monument. In the background are trees and other gravestones.

Photo of Louisa May Alcott's grave site. A small, non-descript white gravestone is carved with "L. M. A."; below that is carved "1832 - 1888". Behind the gravestone is a flat white stone placard carved with "LOUISA M. ALCOTT". There's a small bouquet of white flowers placed at the top of the placard, and 4 small stones placed on top of the placard. The ground is mostly dirt with a smattering of grass.

The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.
-- Henry David Thoreau

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Of course it is the spirit in which you do a thing which makes it interesting, whether it is sweeping a room or pulling turnips.
-- Henry David Thoreau (November 1860)

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The question is not what you look at, but what you see.
-- Henry David Thoreau

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Celebrating Earth Day with Henry David Thoreau

Thank you for joining me in Celebrating Earth Day 2025!

Earth Day serves as a platform to educate people about environmental issues, promoting awareness of topics such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. This year’s theme, OUR POWER, OUR PLANET, urges us all to unite in the pursuit of renewable energy. As we face the pressing challenges of climate change, it’s crucial to respond to the call to action.

Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, British Columbia Walden Earth Day 2025

Each year on Earth Day, I read from Henry David Thoreau’s famous work, Walden. My copy of Walden was a gift from my father which allows me to celebrate Earth Day by remembering our “Walden” conversations from years past. Dad agreed with Thoreau’s insights on living within our world: the importance of simplicity, self-sufficiency, and a deep appreciation for the natural environment that surrounds us. The changing seasons, the sounds of the forest, and the rhythms of life serve as a reminder of the interconnectedness of all living things.

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Thoreau’s words encourage us to reflect on our relationship with nature and to embrace a lifestyle that harmonizes with the beauty and tranquility of the world. When we slow down and appreciate the small wonders of life, we begin to understand the vital role that nature plays in our well-being.

In this age of rapid change and growing environmental challenges, Thoreau’s words resonate even more. They inspire us to seek solace, clarity, and purpose in nature, reminding us that our survival is intrinsically linked to the health of the planet.

By recognizing Earth Day, we acknowledge the importance of preserving our planet for future generations and affirm our commitment to nurturing the Earth.

“We need the tonic of wildness…At the same time that we are earnest to explore and learn all things, we require that all things be mysterious and unexplorable, that land and sea be indefinitely wild, unsurveyed and unfathomed by us because unfathomable. We can never have enough of nature.”
Henry David Thoreau, Walden: Or, Life in the Woods

Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, British Columbia

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