8 Henry David Thoreau Quotes on Perception

Henry David Thoreau quotes on perception

15. That virtue we appreciate is as much ours as another's. We see so much only as we possess.

21. Who looks in the sun will see no light else; but also he will see no shadow. Our life revolves unceasingly, but the centre is ever the same, and the wise will regard only the seasons of the soul.

22. We are as much as we see. Faith is sight and knowledge. The hands only serve the eyes.

35. The perception of beauty is a moral test.

45. If you are describing any occurrence... make two or more distinct reports at different times... We discriminate at first only a few features, and we need to reconsider our experience from many points of view and in various moods in order to perceive the whole.

90. This world is but canvas to our imaginations.

102. The eye may see for the hand, but not for the mind.

168. I hear beyond the range of sound, I see beyond the range of sight, New earths and skies and seas around, And in my day the sun doth pale his light.