Henry David Thoreau Quotes:
Ocupation: Author
Life: July 12, 1817 - May 6, 1862
Birthday: July 12
Death: May 6
Shams and delusions are esteemed for soundest truths, while reality is fabulous. If men would steadily observe realities only, and not allow themselves to be deluded, life ... would be like a fairy tale and the Arabian Nights' Entertainments.
source: Henry David Thoreau (2009). “Walden”, p.62, Cosimo, Inc.
topic: Night, Reality, Men, Deluded, Arabian Nights
