“A thinking man is the worst enemy the Prince of Darkness can have; every time such an one announces himself, I doubt not there runs a shudder through the nether empire; and new emissaries are trained with new tactics, to, if possible, entrap and hoodwink and handcuff him.”
Fraser's Magazine is a long-standing literary journal that has featured a diverse range of content, including fiction, poetry, and essays from numerous contributors. more
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
“Fame is the sum of the misunderstanding that gathers about a new name.”
“The only man who wasn't spoilt by being lionized was Daniel.”
“The greatest monarch on the proudest throne is obliged to sit upon his own arse.”
“The savage bows down to idols of wood and stone, the civilized man to idols of flesh and blood”
“After I am dead, I would rather have men ask why Cato has no monument than why he had one.”