About Thomas Carlyle
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.
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The happiest hours of mankind are recorded on the blank pages of history.
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Look wise, say nothing, and grunt. Speech was given to conceal thought.