My ideas had been taking a socialistic shape for many years; but they were lacking in definite outline. Edward Carpenter definiteidealack Change image and share on social
With my somewhat vague aspiring mind, to be imprisoned in the rude details of a most material life was often irksome. Edward Carpenter aspiredetailimprison Change image and share on social
Great success in examinations does naturally not as a rule go with originality of thought. Edward Carpenter examinationgreatnaturally Change image and share on social
The other thing that happened in 1883 was my reading of Thoreau's Walden. Edward Carpenter happenreadthing Change image and share on social
For so, surely you will cast a light of gladness upon his onward journey, and contribute your part towards the building of that kingdom of love which links our earth to heaven. Edward Carpenter buildcastcontribute Change image and share on social
Do not think too much of the dead husk of your friend, or mourn too much over it, but send your thoughts out towards the real soul or self which has escaped - to reach it. Edward Carpenter deadescapefriend Change image and share on social
I was in the Square at the time. The crowd was a most good-humoured, easy going, smiling crowd; but presently it was transformed. A regiment of mounted police came cantering up. Edward Carpenter cantercrowdeasy Change image and share on social
Whatever the practical value of the Walden experiment may be, there is no question that the book is one of the most vital and pithy ever written. Edward Carpenter bookexperimentpithy Change image and share on social
Early in 1888 one or two of us got together to establish our own Sheffield Socialist Society. Edward Carpenter earlyestablishsheffield Change image and share on social
Where there had been only jeers or taunts at first, crowds come to listen with serious and sympathetic men. Edward Carpenter crowdjeerlisten Change image and share on social