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Quote by Thomas Carlyle

“Talk that does not end in any kind of action is better suppressed altogether.”

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This compilation includes a variety of works by Carlyle, showcasing his insights on history, literature, and social issues. It features his famous lectures such as 'On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History' and 'The French Revolution', as well as his philosophical treatises and critical essays. more

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Thomas Carlyle

Thomas Carlyle, born on December 4, 1795, and died on February 5, 1881, was a prominent Scottish philosopher, historian, and writer. His works are known for their profound social criticism and unique literary style, which had a significant impact on 19th-century British literature and thought. more

“Fire supposed he needed to be there in order to give rousing speeches and lead the charge into the fray, or whatever is was commanders did in wartime. She resented his competence at something so tragic and senseless. She wished he, or somebody, would throw down his sword and say, 'Enough! This is a silly way to decide who's in charge!' And it seemed to her, as the beds in the healing room filled and emptied and filled, that these battles didn't leave much to be in charge of. The kingdom was already broken, and this war was tearing the broken pieces smaller.”

Way Giving War Enough Order Rooms Healing Fire Pieces Broken Needed Battle Bed Speech Filled Silly Kingdoms Tragic Competence Commanders Wartime Fray Broken Pieces

Book:Fire

Source: Fire

“You want weapons? We're in a library! Books! The best weapons in the world!”

World Want Book Weapons Library Librarian Doctor Who Library Books Libraries Books And Reading

Author:Steven Moffat

“Our inability to think beyond our own species, or to be able to co-habit with other life forms in what is patently a massive collaborative quest for survival, is surely a malady that pervades the human soul.”

Thinking Humans Soul Able Form Habit Survival Species Environmental Massive Quests Conservation Inability Human Soul Malady

Author:Lawrence Anthony

“I needed another soda. I’d only had six since breakfast.”

Needed Six Breakfast Soda

Book:The Abandon Trilogy: Abandon, Underworld and Awaken

Source: The Abandon Trilogy: Abandon, Underworld and Awaken

“You're my closest friend and you're thousands of miles away.”

Miles Closest Miles Away Closest Friends

Author:Anthony Horowitz

“Mother said," mocked the king. "Don't be childish." "We're children," Myrcella declared haughtily. "We're supposed to be childish." The Hound laughed. "She has you there.”

Children Said Mother Kings Supposed To Be Laughed Hounds

Book:George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons

Source: George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons

“Then star nor sun shall waken, Nor any change of light: Nor sound of waters shaken, Nor any sound or sight: Nor wintry leaves nor vernal; Nor days nor things diurnal; Only the sleep eternal In an eternal night.”

Light Night Stars Sound Water Sleep Sun Eternal Sight Sound Of Water

Book:Selected poems

Source: Selected poems

“SUN, MOON, AND STARRY SKY Early summer evenings, when the first stars come out, the warm glow of sunset still stains the rim of the western sky. Sometimes, the moon is also visible, a pale white slice, while the sun tarries. Just think -- all the celestial lights are present at the same time! These are moments of wonder -- see them and remember.”