Everywhere the human soul stands between a hemisphere of light and another of darkness; on the confines of the two everlasting empires, necessity and free will. Thomas Carlyle confinedarknessempire 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
For all right judgment of any man or things it is useful, nay, essential, to see his good qualities before pronouncing on his bad. Thomas Carlyle badessentialgood Change image and share on social
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
It is the heart always that sees, before the head can see. Thomas Carlyle headheartsee Change image and share on social
I don't like to talk much with people who always agree with me. It is amusing to coquette with an echo for a little while, but one soon tires of it. Thomas Carlyle agreeamusecoquette Change image and share on social