Quote by Thomas Carlyle
Adversity is the diamond dust Heaven polishes its jewels with. - T

Adversity is the diamond dust Heaven polishes its jewels with. – Thomas Carlyle

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The only happiness a brave person ever troubles themselves in asking about, is happiness enough to get their work done. – Thomas Carlyle

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Manners must adorn knowledge and smooth its way in the world, without them it is like a great rough diamond, very well in a closet by way of curiosity, and also for its intrinsic value; but most prized when polished. – Lord Chesterfield

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The earth is like a beautiful bride who needs no manmade jewels to heighten her loveliness. – Kahlil Gibran

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All the luminous the coloured spectacles which the world in the immensity of space can offer us, nature has produced in miniature amongst precious stones. – Charles Blanc, Art in Ornament and Dress, 1875, translated from French

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The topaz is a miniature reproduction of the rich gold which illumines the setting sun. – Charles Blanc, Art in Ornament and Dress, 1875, translated from French

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