“It is an impressive truth that sometimes in the very lowest forms of duty, less than which would rank a man as a villain, there is, nevertheless the sublimest ascent of self-sacrifice. To do less would class you as an object of eternal scorn, to do so much presumes the grandeur of heroism.”
Thomas De Quincey's works encompass a variety of genres, including essays on literature, philosophy, and personal experiences. His most famous essay, 'On the Subjection of Wild Animals,' explores the nature of human psychology and the relationship between humans and animals. De Quincey's writing is known for its introspective and philosophical nature, as well as its vivid descriptions of his own experiences with opium. more
Thomas de Quincey was an English essayist and critic, renowned for his personal experiences and philosophical reflections on opium. His work 'On the Use and Abuse of Opium' is one of the most famous autobiographical essays of the 19th century and has had a profound impact on literature and psychology. more
“The pulpit style of Germany has been always rustically negligent, or bristling with pedantry.”
“Reserve is the truest expression of respect towards those who are its objects.”
“Better a false belief than no belief at all.”
“A fool or idiot is one who expects things to happen that never can happen.”
“It's no use filling your pocket with money if you have got a hole in the corner.”