The greatest of all heroes is One--whom we do not name here! Let sacred silence meditate that sacred matter; you will find it the ultimate perfection of a principle extant throughout man's whole history on earth.
Thomas CarlyleUnity, agreement, is always silent or soft-voiced; it is only discord that loudly proclaims itself.
Thomas Carlyle"Love is not altogether a Delirium," says he elsewhere; "yet has it many points in common therewith."
Thomas CarlyleGive us, O give us the man who sings at his work! Be his occupation what it may, he is equal to any of those who follow the same pursuit in silent sullenness. He will do more in the same time . . . he will do it better . . . he will persevere longer. One is scarcely sensible to fatigue while he marches to music. The very stars are said to make harmony as they revolve in their spheres.
Thomas Carlyle