“In a symbol there is concealment and yet revelation: here therefore, by silence and by speech acting together, comes a double significance. In the symbol proper, what we can call a symbol, there is ever, more or less distinctly and directly, some embodiment and revelation of the Infinite; the Infinite is made to blend itself with the Finite, to stand visible, and as it were, attainable there. By symbols, accordingly, is man guided and commanded, made happy, made wretched.”
This book is a curated selection of essays, lectures, and other writings by Thomas Carlyle, showcasing his influential thoughts on history, literature, and society. Carlyle's distinctive style, characterized by his passionate and eloquent prose, is well-represented in this compilation. more
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
“One may return to the place of his birth, He cannot go back to his youth.”
“All animals are sad after coitus except the female human and the rooster.”
“Once the herd starts moving in one direction, it's very hard to turn it, even slightly.”
“History is a priori amoral; it has no conscience.”