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 “Things do not change, we change.”Henry David Thoreau ~ Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) American author, poet, philosopher, polymath, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, historian, and transcendentalist Proverbs , Wisdom Ratings and Comments Reply Anonymous 10/24/07 Reply Mike, Norwalk 1/1/10 When we change, things change; and, there is no we with out you and me. Reply Anonymous, Reston, VA, US 1/1/10 Everything changes, even the dead rot... Reply E Archer, NYC 1/1/10 Nothing is static. Reply RBESRQ 1/1/10 We change how we perceive the dead rot Reply Allen Weingarten, Monroe Township, NJ 1/12/10 Things operate by inertia; fundamental change is due to the creative acts of individuals, and their moral choice. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Henry David Thoreau quote is found in these categories: Proverbs quotes Wisdom 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