Talk that does not end in any kind of action is better suppressed altogether. Thomas Carlyle actionaltogetherend Change image and share on social
Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure there is one less rascal in the world. Thomas Carlyle honestmakeman Change image and share on social
If you are ever in doubt as to whether to kiss a pretty girl, always give her the benefit of the doubt. Thomas Carlyle benefitdoubtgirl Change image and share on social
The three great elements of modern civilization, Gun powder, Printing, and the Protestant religion. Thomas Carlyle civilizationelementgreat Change image and share on social
Writing is a dreadful labor, yet not so dreadful as Idleness. Thomas Carlyle dreadfulidlenesslabor Change image and share on social
The work an unknown good man has done is like a vein of water flowing hidden underground, secretly making the ground green. Thomas Carlyle flowgoodgreen Change image and share on social
Laughter is one of the very privileges of reason, being confined to the human species. Thomas Carlyle confinehumanlaughter Change image and share on social
Woe to him that claims obedience when it is not due; woe to him that refuses it when it is. Thomas Carlyle claimdueobedience Change image and share on social
I grow daily to honour facts more and more, and theory less and less. A fact, it seems to me, is a great thing; a sentence printed, if not by God, then at least by the Devil. Thomas Carlyle dailydevilfact Change image and share on social
Conviction never so excellent, is worthless until it coverts itself into conduct. Thomas Carlyle conductconvictioncovert Change image and share on social
