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Thomas Carlyle

~ 1795 - 1881

Thomas Carlyle was a Scottish philosopher, essayist, and historian who lived in the 19th century. He is best known for his work "Sartor Resartus" and for popularizing the idea of the "Great Man theory" in history, emphasizing the impact of individuals on society.

  1. The true university of these days is a collection of books.

    Thomas Carlyle
    #books#knowledge#education

  2. The first duty of man is to conquer fear; he must get rid of it, he cannot act till then.

    Thomas Carlyle
    #fear#courage#action

  3. Blessed is he who has found his work; let him ask no other blessedness.

    Thomas Carlyle
    #work#fulfillment#happiness

  4. I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom.

    Thomas Carlyle
    #ambition#exhaustion#boredom

  5. A laugh, to be joyous, must flow from a joyous heart, for without kindness, there can be no true joy.

    Thomas Carlyle
    #laughter#kindness#joy

  6. Endurance is patience concentrated.

    Thomas Carlyle
    #endurance#patience#strength

  7. Music is well said to be the speech of angels.

    Thomas Carlyle
    #music#divinity#expression

  8. Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.

    Thomas Carlyle
    #strength#persistence#obstacles

  9. There are good and bad times, but our mood changes more often than our fortune.

    Thomas Carlyle
    #mood#fortune#change

  10. He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.

    Thomas Carlyle
    #health#hope#everything

  11. A good scare is worth more to a man than good advice.

    Thomas Carlyle
    #scare#wisdom#value