Henry David Thoreau, (1817-1862) American author, poet, philosopher, polymath, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, historian, and transcendentalist Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Henry David Thoreau Quote “Goodness is the only investment that never fails.”Henry David Thoreau ~ Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) American author, poet, philosopher, polymath, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, historian, and transcendentalist Integrity , Goodness Ratings and Comments 1 Reply cal, Lewisville, Tx 12/29/14 There can be too much of a good thing-such as centralized government. Reply Mike, Norwalk 12/30/14 cal, I like it 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 12/23/19 I like it. In context — a great way to go. Goodness is but one attribute of many that would fill the rest of the thought. Adding to cal's directional focus, the ole adage: "no good deed goes un-punished". Reply Ronw13, Oregon 12/23/19 Tuwb, as a noun, goodness, beauty, gladness, welfare. As an adj, Towb a precious prosperity. worthy of investment. Towb often characterizes a statement as an important assertion for salvation and prosperity.(real or imagined). promises life in the face of oppression or uncertainty. Reply jim k, Austin 12/23/19 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Henry David Thoreau quote is found in these categories: Integrity quotes Goodness quotes About Henry David Thoreau Bio of Henry David Thoreau Quotations by Henry David Thoreau Books by/about Henry David Thoreau Henry David Thoreau videos Henry David Thoreau on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Henry David Thoreau