"If a man walk in the woods for love of them half of each day, he is in danger of being regarded as a loafer; but if he spends his whole day as a speculator, shearing off those woods and making earth bald before her time, he is esteemed as an industrious and enterprising citizen." "As if a town had no interest in its forests but to cut them down."
It is a grand juxtaposition that I have done both. What a life to live as a man with a heart for nature growing up and living in the timber industry of Oregon. It has gained me a unique perspective to say the least.
"And I resolved, accordingly, that I would give them a strong dose of myself." I lived in Massachusetts for nine years, but never read or listened to Thoreau during that time. Now I'm back in Australia, and wish I'd immersed myself in this a decade ago.
if you did what you felt you should at the time, you didn't waste your time.. and we ALWAYS do what we feel is best to do at the time .. it's still really hard sometimes though i hope life will be good for you, and you find ways to do things you really love to spend your time doing.. to whoever ever reads this
Love, learn and live simply. But we do have duty to our surroundings, which are nothing but mirrors of our hearts. What within, manifest without, the real paradox of our all-related existence. How many can walk the talk of no cars, no electricity and no modern day convenience including this chat? Thanks for the posting.
Not a man or Woman that I know of. Irregardless, going into nature takeing a break is a great uplifter for myself. Yea I could drive to town. Then get what I need and drive back. Then sit on my couch. Or I could walk to the town. On the way I could stop by the river or look at the sunset. Possibly talk to some people along the way. Once I get to town, I could go anywhere I want as slow as I want. Then when I am done I could head home on a different path. Not everyone lives in a box in the woods, but we can still spply similar principles.
Man this shit is dope! Part of me feels I need to actually READ great works like this to absorb it. But I only got soo much time. Like digging for gold in California 🤑😂
should be humility considered a measure of virtue,an adornment ) ' eine Zier " in the German ( then hdt I S one veritable,timeless giant of he mind/soul ...
I’m wondering about the pronunciation of Thoreau. Some people say it should be pronounced like ”Thorough” while some people say the T like in “tomorrow” do you know how Thoreau himself would pronounce his name ?
As for Wikipedia, I wouldnt count as true any encyclopedia that allows readers to enter their own truth. I know an author who appealed to Wikipedia to change the entries that had been made on the meaning of his novel. After repeated requests, a committee of 8 informed him they did not consider him a qualified judge and would not accept his recommendations. Wikipedia is "truthiness" not truth. It is thor-eau with the accent on the second syllable.
"If a man walk in the woods for love of them half of each day, he is in danger of being regarded as a loafer; but if he spends his whole day as a speculator, shearing off those woods and making earth bald before her time, he is esteemed as an industrious and enterprising citizen."
"As if a town had no interest in its forests but to cut them down."
It is a grand juxtaposition that I have done both. What a life to live as a man with a heart for nature growing up and living in the timber industry of Oregon. It has gained me a unique perspective to say the least.
@@kevinostberg1729 I have had a similar experience
"And I resolved, accordingly, that I would give them a strong dose of myself."
I lived in Massachusetts for nine years, but never read or listened to Thoreau during that time.
Now I'm back in Australia, and wish I'd immersed myself in this a decade ago.
if you did what you felt you should at the time, you didn't waste your time.. and we ALWAYS do what we feel is best to do at the time
.. it's still really hard sometimes though
i hope life will be good for you, and you find ways to do things you really love to spend your time doing.. to whoever ever reads this
I had to read this for homework, but listening to it saved me so much time. Thank you so much for this 😊.
As commencement speeches go, this is water. Thank you David 💛
Amazing, thought provoking, and timeless. Thank you writer and narrator!
Thank you for reading this, David.
A book that makes you truly feel bad for the time you have wasted.
+David “whatsdabiznus” Donnelly Jr Don't feel bad. We are swallowed up by the systems of living long before ever discovering knowledge this wise.
You
Jesse Knowler Woah...😨😔
if you did what you felt you should at the time you didn't waste your time.. and we ALWAYS do what we feel is best to do at the time
Wonderful reading of this astounding piece. I’ve read it many times But feel i’ve experienced it in a new way
This was absolutly delectable! Thank you for uploading it!
Really nicely read.. Thankyou... i bet you are good, interesting, company.. i hope life will be Really good for you
truth worth listening to and learning if thats your ear............
Absolutely brilliant essay.
Excellent! Thank you
Wise words indeed.
Love, learn and live simply. But we do have duty to our surroundings, which are nothing but mirrors of our hearts. What within, manifest without, the real paradox of our all-related existence. How many can walk the talk of no cars, no electricity and no modern day convenience including this chat? Thanks for the posting.
Corpus Callosum Beautifully put 👐🏼
Not a man or Woman that I know of. Irregardless, going into nature takeing a break is a great uplifter for myself. Yea I could drive to town. Then get what I need and drive back. Then sit on my couch. Or I could walk to the town. On the way I could stop by the river or look at the sunset. Possibly talk to some people along the way. Once I get to town, I could go anywhere I want as slow as I want. Then when I am done I could head home on a different path. Not everyone lives in a box in the woods, but we can still spply similar principles.
Great job reading!
Wow im sure Henry would be appalled with social media
No, he'd be all meh
No doubt! I’M appalled by social media! Lol Good grief!
Great Stuff - Thanks so Much!!!
Man this shit is dope! Part of me feels I need to actually READ great works like this to absorb it. But I only got soo much time. Like digging for gold in California 🤑😂
I really hope you never found gold and found yourself
@@julieportillo6236 and I hope you find out how writ a sentence
Thank U
Watch out! That motorcycle club the "Thoreaueans" will drive into your town and make it a Waldon Pond!
Thank you
I really liked walden i should read more
This sounds very much like David Foster Wallace reading Thoreau.
Rastabilly,thankyou ,*
Could you please send me a summary of life without principal
26:44
Joel Osteen, anyone? 😂
Thanks a lot.
should be humility considered a measure of virtue,an adornment ) ' eine Zier " in the German ( then hdt I S one veritable,timeless giant of he mind/soul ...
Katahdin in the background. Pretty sure that's Pamola and the chimney.
Is this David Foster Wallace?
LOOOOL he brought up Timothy Dexter wdf
David Foster Wallace?
I’m wondering about the pronunciation of Thoreau. Some people say it should be pronounced like ”Thorough” while some people say the T like in “tomorrow”
do you know how Thoreau himself would pronounce his name ?
It sounds weird pronouncing it like the actor Benitio Del Toro.
It's usually pronounced with the emphasis on the second sylable. Tho - REAU
As for Wikipedia, I wouldnt count as true any encyclopedia that allows readers to enter their own truth. I know an author who appealed to Wikipedia to change the entries that had been made on the meaning of his novel. After repeated requests, a committee of 8 informed him they did not consider him a qualified judge and would not accept his recommendations. Wikipedia is "truthiness" not truth. It is thor-eau with the accent on the second syllable.
BigEvan96 Everybody saying different things in this comment section. Might as well add my own (that I’m making up on the spot). Thrue-uhh 😸
The Road...
No credit to the reader >:( he did a great job and I’d like to hear more of his readings but idk who the guy was
He says David Jenkins, at the end -- but since this is a Librivox, i don't believe the man is particularly famous.
Sounds like David Foster Wallace to me.
Henry rolling over in his grave at 2022 shenanigans
"The community has no bride that will temt a wise man." I laughed.
Bribe
*Tempt
Martinez Carol Thompson Melissa Lewis Patricia
... they disgourge their innards ... and call it ... NEWS-paper ... ) f. Nietschke (
He doesn't know Adam Smiths "invisible hand."
For a black man who was raised there... suddenly speechless.
BULL CRAP
Eh but poetry moslty just as much a waste as chasing gold...some thing arnt necessary or quality.
Thoreau, intelligent man good with theories but lacking real life experiences.
What of Thoreau's experiences were lacking for you? Or is this the first time you've heard him?
Thoreau may have half of my, “real life experiences,” his insightful genius is more than a fair trade.
Yet left a truly timeless legacy.