Thomas Carlyle ( 10 of 167 )
The work an unknown good man has done is like a vein of water
flowing hidden underground, secretly making read more
The work an unknown good man has done is like a vein of water
flowing hidden underground, secretly making the ground green.
The merit of originality is not novelty; it is sincerity. The believing man is the original man; whatsoever he believes, read more
The merit of originality is not novelty; it is sincerity. The believing man is the original man; whatsoever he believes, he believes it for himself, not for another.
It is the first of all problems for a man to find out what kind of work he is to read more
It is the first of all problems for a man to find out what kind of work he is to do in this universe.
Endurance is patience concentrated.
Endurance is patience concentrated.
Be a pattern to others, and then all will go well; for as a whole
city is affected by read more
Be a pattern to others, and then all will go well; for as a whole
city is affected by the licentious passions and vices of great
men, so it is likewise reformed by their moderation.
When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you
will command the attention of read more
When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you
will command the attention of the world.
Ridicule is the language of the devil
Ridicule is the language of the devil
Parliament will train you to talk; and above all things to hear, with patience, unlimited quantities of foolish talk
Parliament will train you to talk; and above all things to hear, with patience, unlimited quantities of foolish talk
A witty statesman said, you might prove anything by figures.
A witty statesman said, you might prove anything by figures.
Before philosophy can teach by Experience, the Philosophy has to
be in readiness, the Experience must be gathered and read more
Before philosophy can teach by Experience, the Philosophy has to
be in readiness, the Experience must be gathered and intelligibly
recorded.
