“Tobacco smoke is the one element in which, by our European manners, men can sit silent together without embarrassment, and where no man is bound to speak one word more than he has actually and veritably got to say. Nay, rather every man is admonished and enjoined by the laws of honor, and even of personal ease, to stop short of that point; and at all events to hold his peace and take to his pipe again the instant he has spoken his meaning, if he chance to have any.”
Quote by Thomas Carlyle
Work
The Works of Thomas Carlyle: History of Friedrich II of Prussia, called Frederick the Great
This book is a compilation of Thomas Carlyle's writings, including his in-depth biography of Friedrich II of Prussia, a prominent figure in European history. Carlyle's work delves into the life and reign of Frederick the Great, offering insights into his military, political, and cultural contributions. 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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