The aristocracy of feudal parchment has passed away with a mighty rushing, and now, by a natural course, we arrive at aristocracy of the money-bag.
Thomas CarlyleIn this world there is one godlike thing, the essence of all that was or ever will be of godlike in this world: the veneration done to Human Worth by the hearts of men.
Thomas CarlyleWoe to him that claims obedience when it is not due; woe to him that refuses it when it is.
Thomas Carlyle