Thomas Carlyle (4 December 1795 – 5 February 1881) was a Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, historian and teacher. Considered one of the most important social commentators of his time, he presente...
Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you'll be able to see further. Thomas Carlyle
Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you'll be able to see further.
I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom. Thomas Carlyle
I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom.
My books are friends that never fail me. Thomas Carlyle
My books are friends that never fail me.
A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge. Thomas Carlyle
A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge.
I do not believe in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance. Thomas Carlyle
I do not believe in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance.
The whole past is the procession of the present Thomas Carlyle
The whole past is the procession of the present
The greatest event for the world is the arrival of a new and wise person. Thomas Carlyle
The greatest event for the world is the arrival of a new and wise person.
A person with half volition goes backwards and forwards, but makes no progress on even the smoothest of roads. Thomas Carlyle
A person with half volition goes backwards and forwards, but makes no progress on even the smoothest of roads.
Every new opinion, at its starting, is precisely in a minority of one. Thomas Carlyle
Every new opinion, at its starting, is precisely in a minority of one.
The courage we desire and prize is not the courage to die decently, but to live manfully. Thomas Carlyle
The courage we desire and prize is not the courage to die decently, but to live manfully.
