Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment. Thomas Carlyle View this quote
Success in life, in anything, depends upon the number of persons that one can make himself agreeable to. Thomas Carlyle
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Talk that does not end in any kind of action is better suppressed altogether. Thomas Carlyle
The battle that never ends is the battle of belief against disbelief. Thomas Carlyle
The condition of the most passionate enthusiast is to be preferred over the individual who, because of the fear of making a mistake, won’t in the end affirm or deny anything. Thomas Carlyle
The courage we desire and prize is not the courage to die decently, but to live manfully. Thomas Carlyle
The genuine essence of truth never dies. Thomas Carlyle
The glory of a workman, still more of a master workman, that he does his work well, ought to be his most precious possession; like the honor of a soldier, dearer to him than life. Thomas Carlyle
The past is always attractive because it is drained of fear. Thomas Carlyle
Thought once awakened does not again slumber. Thomas Carlyle
What we become depends on what we read after all of the professors have finished with us. The greatest university of all is a collection of books. Thomas Carlyle
Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, historian and teacher
December 4th, 1795 - February 5th, 1881