Heroism is the divine relation which, in all times, unites a great man to other men. – Thomas Carlyle
Adversity is the diamond dust Heaven polishes its jewels with. – Thomas Carlyle

Heroism is the divine relation which, in all times, unites a great man to other men. – Thomas Carlyle
Adversity is the diamond dust Heaven polishes its jewels with. – Thomas Carlyle
Not on morality, but on cookery, let us build our stronghold: there brandishing our frying-pan, as censer, let us offer sweet incense to the Devil, and live at ease on the fat things he has provided for his elect! – Thomas Carlyle
Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure there is one less rascal in the world. – Thomas Carlyle