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 “What is the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?”Henry David Thoreau ~ Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) American author, poet, philosopher, polymath, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, historian, and transcendentalistRatings and Comments SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Henry David Thoreau quote is found in these categories: 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