“The past is all holy to us; the dead are all holy; even they that were wicked when alive.”
Quote by Thomas Carlyle
Work
Critical and Miscellaneous Essays: Collected and Republished
This book is a compilation of critical and miscellaneous essays, brought together and republished for a new audience. 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
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