Quotes by Carlyle, Thomas

No sooner does a great man depart, and leave his character as public p >>

The best effect of any book, is that it excites the reader to self-act >>

History is the essence of innumerable biographies. >>

Quotations about Books - Reading

Books like friends, should be few and well-chosen. >>

The good of a book lies in its being read. A book is made up of signs >>

My books are water; those of the great geniuses are wine -- everybody >>

If a book comes from the heart it will contrive to reach other hearts. All art and author craft are of small account to that.

Carlyle, Thomas