Henry David Thoreau said "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." This quote encourages people to pursue their ambitions and dreams without letting others deter them. As one of the founders of transcendentalism, Thoreau was reminding people to live as they imagine, with confidence and no regret, not allowing others to stand in the way of their goals and visions. The quote is a call to clearly envisioned dreams and goals and follow them steadfastly without distraction.