Quotes from authors passed in 1862
The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity.
Martin Van Buren
The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.
Henry David Thoreau
The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer.
Henry David Thoreau
Things do not change; we change.
Henry David Thoreau
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
Henry David Thoreau
Robert Rodriguez 
Tommy Lee Jones 
Gresham Barrett 
David Duchovny 
K. D. Lang 
Leonard Orr 
Talcott Parsons 
Jimmy Durante