Quote by Thomas Carlyle
The spiritual is the parent of the practical. - Thomas Carlyle

The spiritual is the parent of the practical. – Thomas Carlyle

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When we can drain the Ocean into mill-ponds, and bottle up the Force of Gravity, to be sold by retail, in gas jars; then may we hope to comprehend the infinitudes of mans soul under formulas of Profit and Loss; and rule over this too, as over a patent engine, by checks, and valves, and balances. – Thomas Carlyle

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O Krishna, the stillness of divine union which you describe is beyond my comprehension. How can the mind, which is so restless, attain lasting peace? Krishna, the mind is restless, turbulent, powerful, violent; trying to control it is like trying to tame the wind. – Bhagavad Gita

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Be free all worthy spirits, and stretch yourselves, for greatness and for height. – George Champman

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No ghost was every seen by two pair of eyes. – Thomas Carlyle

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Our lives as we lead them as passed on to others, whether in physical or mental forms, tingeing all future lives together. This should be enough for one who lives for truth and service to his fellow passengers on the way. – Luther Burbank

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