Whatever the practical value of the Walden experiment may be, there is no question that the book is one of the most vital and pithy ever written. Edward Carpenter bookexperimentpithy Change image and share on social
I might have simply settled down into an armchair literary life. I really don't know exactly why I didn't. Edward Carpenter armchairlifeliterary Change image and share on social
For so, surely you will cast a light of gladness upon his onward journey, and contribute your part towards the building of that kingdom of love which links our earth to heaven. Edward Carpenter buildcastcontribute Change image and share on social
The other thing that happened in 1883 was my reading of Thoreau's Walden. Edward Carpenter happenreadthing Change image and share on social
IN April 1882 my father died; and I was at once whirled out of my land of dreams into a very different sphere. Edward Carpenter aprildiedream Change image and share on social
Do not think too much of the dead husk of your friend, or mourn too much over it, but send your thoughts out towards the real soul or self which has escaped - to reach it. Edward Carpenter deadescapefriend Change image and share on social
The general fact of surplus value, namely that the workmen does not get the full value of his labours, and that he is taken advantage of by the capitalist, is obvious. Edward Carpenter advantagecapitalistfact Change image and share on social
