IN April 1882 my father died; and I was at once whirled out of my land of dreams into a very different sphere. Edward Carpenter aprildiedream Change image and share on social
I might have simply settled down into an armchair literary life. I really don't know exactly why I didn't. Edward Carpenter armchairlifeliterary Change image and share on social
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
It is curious that, with my somewhat antinomian tendencies, I should have gone to Trinity Hall - which was, and is, before all a Law College - and should thus have been thrown into close touch with the legal element in life. Edward Carpenter antinomianclosecollege 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
We lived within two hundred yards of the sea, and its voice was in our ears night and day. Edward Carpenter dayearhundred 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
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
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
