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Thought For the Day: The Mystical Bond of Brotherhood Makes All Men Brothers

“The mystical bond of brotherhood makes all men brothers.” – Thomas Carlyle

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First Principles: Permanence, Perseverance and Persistence In Spite of All Obstacles, Discouragements, and Impossibilities.

“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragement s, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.” – Thomas Carlyle

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Thought For the Day: Conviction .. Is Worthless Until It Converts Itself Into Conduct

“Conviction …Is Worthless Till It Converts Itself Into Conduct.” – Thomas Carlyle      

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Thomas Carlyle – Characteristics

Born on December 4, 1795, Scottish philosopher, writer, essayist, historian , mathematician and teacher Thomas Carlyle was considered one of the most important social commentators in the Victorian era.    Aloha Promises Forever as previously discussed Carlyle’s life and legacy … Continue reading

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics – Sir Walter Scott – Thomas Carlyle

Born on December 4, 1795, Thomas Carlyle was a Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, translator, historian, and mathematician before passing on  February 5, 1881.   He was a gifted lecturer who provided many varied insights during the Victorian age.  One … Continue reading

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Time Spent With The Harvard Classics: Sir Walter Scott – Thomas Carlyle

Thomas Carlyle lived from December 4, 1795 to February 5, 1881.  He was renown as a Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist and teacher.  One of his most famous lectures was on the role of the Great Man or men who … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Making the World More Honest

Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure that there is one less scoundrel in the world.— Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) Scottish essayist and historian If, like me, you wish for a better world, start with yourself.  There … Continue reading

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