“For the superior morality, of which we hear so much, we too would desire to be thankful: at the same time, it were but blindness to deny that this superior morality is properly rather an inferior criminality, produced not by greater love of Virtue, but by greater perfection of Police; and of that far subtler and stronger Police, called Public Opinion.”
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
“There is no such thing as morality or immorality in thought. There is immoral emotion.”
“The better one is morally the less aware they are of their virtue.”
“The great rule of moral conduct is next to God, respect time.”