Quote by Thomas Carlyle
Man is, properly speaking, based upon hope, he has no other posses

Man is, properly speaking, based upon hope, he has no other possession but hope this world of his is emphatically the place of hope. – Thomas Carlyle

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Mens hearts ought not to be set against one another, but set with one another, and all against evil only. – Thomas Carlyle

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Unity
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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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Happiness
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Conclusive facts are inseparable from inconclusive except by a head that already understands and knows. – Thomas Carlyle

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Facts
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Hope
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Uncertainty is the refuge of hope. – Henri Frederic Amiel

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Hope

Do you force your kids to pay attention to whats going on, or do you let them live their lives outside of it? My hope is that my child is a strong activist. That would make me most proud. – Eddie Vedder

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I certainly hope Im not still answering child-star questions by the time I reach menopause. – Christina Ricci

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Hope

I said to my soul, be still, and wait without hope, For hope would be hope for the wrong thing. – T. S. Eliot

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I can always be distracted by love, but eventually I get horny for my creativity. – Gilda Radner

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Reason is not automatic. Those who deny it cannot be conquered by it. Do not count on them. Leave them alone. – Ayn Rand

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alone

I love getting dressed up. Being a pop star is the most brilliant job for that. A lot of girls love shopping, but they might see the most amazing outfit and think, When am I going to wear that?, so its my duty to exploit the fact I do have events I can wear these things to. – Sophie Ellis-Bextor

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People who cannot find time for recreation are obliged sooner or later to find time for illness. – John Wanamaker

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Time