Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment. Thomas Carlyle View this quote
Imagination is a poor matter when it has to part company with understanding. Thomas Carlyle
Thomas Carlyle
Imperfection clings to a person, and if they wait till they are brushed off entirely, they would spin for ever on their axis, advancing nowhere. Thomas Carlyle
In a controversy, the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves. Thomas Carlyle
In a different time, in a different place, it is always some other side of our common human nature that has been developing itself. The actual truth is the sum of all these. Thomas Carlyle
In books lies the soul fo the whole past time. Thomas Carlyle
In every man’s writings, the character of the writer must lie recorded. Thomas Carlyle
In every object there is inexhaustible meaning; the eye sees in it what the eye brings means of seeing. Thomas Carlyle
In private life I never knew anyone interfere with other people’s disputes but he heartily repented of it. Thomas Carlyle
It is a mathematical fact that the casting of this pebble from my hand alters the centre of gravity of the universe. Thomas Carlyle
It is a strange trade that of advocacy. Your intellect, your highest heavenly gift is hung up in the shop window like a loaded pistol for sale. Thomas Carlyle
Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, historian and teacher
December 4th, 1795 - February 5th, 1881
