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Past and Present: Chartism, and Sartor Resartus

This book compiles a series of essays and philosophical treatises that delve into historical and social issues. It includes discussions on the Chartism movement, a working-class movement in 19th-century Britain, and the philosophical work 'Sartor Resartus', which examines the nature of individuality and the role of clothing in society. 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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“We are to take no counsel with flesh and blood; give ear to no vain cavils, vain sorrows and wishes; to know that we know nothing, that the worst and cruelest to our eyes is not what it seems, that we have to receive whatsoever befalls us as sent from God above, and say, "It is good and wise,--God is great! Though He slay me, yet I trust in Him." Islam means, in its way, denial of self. This is yet the highest wisdom that heaven has revealed to our earth.”