Thomas Carlyle (4 December 1795 – 5 February 1881) was a Scottish essayist, historian, and philosopher. Known as the "sage of Chelsea", his writings strongly influenced the intellectual and artistic culture of the Victorian era.
Blessed is he who has found his work; let him ask no other blessedness.
Love is not altogether a delirium, yet it has many points in common therewith.
What value has compassion that does not take its object in its arms?
When two men in business always agree, one of them is unnecessary.