He that works and does some Poem, not he that merely says one, is worthy of the name of Poet.
Thomas CarlyleWe have not read an author till we have seen his object, whatever it may be, as he saw it.
Thomas CarlyleIll-health, of body or of mind, is defeat. Health alone is victory. Let all men, if they can manage it, contrive to be healthy!
Thomas CarlyleWonderful Force of Public Opinion! We must act and walk in all points as it prescribes; follow the traffic it bids us, realize the sum of money, the degree of influence it expects of us, or we shall be lightly esteemed; certain mouthfuls of articulate wind will be blown at us, and this what mortal courage can front?
Thomas Carlyle