Reform is not pleasant, but grievous; no person can reform themselves without suffering and hard work, how much less a nation. Thomas Carlyle grievoushardnation Change image and share on social
The outer passes away; the innermost is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Thomas Carlyle foreverinnermostouter 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
Old age is not a matter for sorrow. It is matter for thanks if we have left our work done behind us. Thomas Carlyle ageleavematter Change image and share on social
He who could foresee affairs three days in advance would be rich for thousands of years. Thomas Carlyle advanceaffairday Change image and share on social
It is the heart always that sees, before the head can see. Thomas Carlyle headheartsee Change image and share on social
Teach a parrot the terms 'supply and demand' and you've got an economist. Thomas Carlyle demandeconomisthave Change image and share on social
To reform a world, to reform a nation, no wise man will undertake; and all but foolish men know, that the only solid, though a far slower reformation, is what each begins and perfects on himself. Thomas Carlyle beginfoolishman Change image and share on social
Not brute force but only persuasion and faith are the kings of this world. Thomas Carlyle brutefaithforce Change image and share on social
War is a quarrel between two thieves too cowardly to fight their own battle. Thomas Carlyle battlecowardlyfight Change image and share on social
