The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak, became a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong. Thomas Carlyle blockgraniteobstacle Change image and share on social
Clever men are good, but they are not the best. Thomas Carlyle clevergoodman Change image and share on social
Love is the only game that is not called on account of darkness. Thomas Carlyle accountcalldarkness Change image and share on social
The true university of these days is a collection of books. Thomas Carlyle bookcollectionday Change image and share on social
Show me the man you honor, and I will know what kind of man you are. Thomas Carlyle honorkindman Change image and share on social
Imperfection clings to a person, and if they wait till they are brushed off entirely, they would spin for ever on their axis, advancing nowhere. Thomas Carlyle advanceaxisbrush Change image and share on social
True humor springs not more from the head than from the heart. It is not contempt; its essence is love. It issues not in laughter, but in still smiles, which lie far deeper. Thomas Carlyle contemptdeepessence Change image and share on social
A man's felicity consists not in the outward and visible blessing of fortune, but in the inward and unseen perfections and riches of the mind. Thomas Carlyle blessconsistfelicity Change image and share on social
In books lies the soul of the whole past time. Thomas Carlyle bookliepast Change image and share on social
Silence is more eloquent than words. Thomas Carlyle eloquentsilenceword Change image and share on social
