“Are not our greatest men as good as lost? The men that walk daily among us, warming us, feeding us, walk shrouded in darkness, mere mythic men.”
Quote by Thomas Carlyle
Work
The Selected Works of Thomas Carlyle
This compilation includes a variety of Carlyle's works, showcasing his influential writings on literature, history, and social issues. Carlyle's distinctive style, characterized by his passionate and eloquent prose, is prominently featured throughout the selected pieces. more
Author
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
You May Also Like
“A genius is a man who does unique things of which nobody would expect him to be capable.”
“The first thing the world does to a genius is to make him lose all his youth.”
Source: The Crow's Nest
“Distress: A disease incurred by exposure to the prosperity of a friend.”
Source: The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary
“Speech is one symptom of affection; and silence one; the perfect communication is heard of none.”
“Yes and no are soon said, but give much to think over.”
Source: The Art of Worldly Wisdom
Source: Pascal's Pensees
Source: The journal of Jules Renard