Tag Archives: Thomas Carlyle

As Far As You Can See

Posted on March 1, 2020 by hernibs

Go as far as you can see; when you get there you’ll be able to see farther. ~ Thomas Carlyle

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Dealing With Controversy

Posted on May 29, 2017 by hernibs

A wise man has well reminded us that in any controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for truth, and have begun striving for ourselves. ~ Thomas Carlyle

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Ivy and the Wall

Posted on October 3, 2015 by hernibs

True friends, like ivy and the wall Both stand together, and together fall. ~Thomas Carlyle

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Good Men

Posted on November 12, 2014 by hernibs

“The work an unknown good man has done is like a vein of water flowing hidden underground, secretly making the ground green.” –Thomas Carlyle

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