On the 150th anniversary of his death, Henry David Thoreau

April 29, 2012

On the 150th anniversary of his death, Henry David Thoreau

On his deathbed, Henry David Thoreau was asked by his aunt Louisa if he had made peace with God. “I did not know we had ever quarreled”, he replied.

His last words were, “Now comes good sailing.” And then two lose words “moose” and “Indian”. He died on May 6, 1862 at age 44.

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dougbruns

With an undergraduate degree in Religion and Philosophy, complimented with graduate work in the History of Ideas, Doug has spent his life chasing some of life’s big questions. As a result he has delved deeply into wisdom traditions both ancient and modern, including the philosophical schools of Existentialism, Pragmatism, and Stoicism; he has also explored several of the Eastern traditions, principally Zen Buddhism and Taoism. Admittedly, he is no expert on anything, being a simple pilgrim.

4 responses to “On the 150th anniversary of his death, Henry David Thoreau”

susan109

April 29, 2012 at 7:54 am

Good sailing to you, Doug! Enjoy your trip.

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1. Doug Bruns
  
  April 29, 2012 at 11:26 am
  
  Thanks, Susan.
  
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