QUOTABLES: THOREAU

My sister came out here from Seattle in August, and we went to Walden Pond. While there, she bought me a t-shirt as an early Xmas gift with my favorite Thoreau quote from On Walden Pond:

    "I say, beware of all enterprises that require new clothes . . . "

I've taught Thoreau and On Walden Pond a few times, and this is a quote I always stop at, as it reflects my own thoughts on substance versus mere appearance. (And my own predilection for comfortable clothes over what is presently considered to be stylish.)

However, looking up the quote today, I realize that it seems to always be quoted partially, rather than in full (and I had forgotten that):

    "I say, beware of all enterprises that require new clothes, 

    and not rather a new wearer of clothes."

Food for thought!