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“These Arabs, the man Mahomet, and that one century, - is it not as if a spark had fallen, one spark, on a world of what proves explosive powder, blazes heaven-high from Delhi to Granada! I said, the Great man was always as lightning out of Heaven; the rest of men waited for him like fuel, and then they too would flame.”

Quote by Thomas Carlyle

Work

Sartor Resartus

Sartor Resartus is a work that combines elements of satire, fantasy, and philosophical discourse. The novel delves into complex ideas about the nature of self and the role of society in shaping individual identity. The protagonist, Teufelsdröckh, undergoes a transformation from a conventional tailor to a reformed philosopher, reflecting on the human condition and the search for meaning. more

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Thomas Carlyle
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

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