Of all the things which man can do or make here below, by far the most momentous, wonderful, and worthy are the things we call books.
Thomas CarlyleA background of wrath, which can be stirred up to the murderous infernal pitch, does lie in every man.
Thomas CarlyleIt is now almost my sole rule of life to clear myself of cants and formulas, as of poisonous Nessus shirts.
Thomas Carlyle