"The condition of the most passionate enthusiast is to be preferred over the individual who, because of the fear of making a mistake, won't in the end affirm or deny anything."

Carlyle, Thomas on Enthusiasm
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"Let each become all that he was created capable of being."

Carlyle, Thomas on Excellence
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"Conclusive facts are inseparable from inconclusive except by a head that already understands and knows."

Carlyle, Thomas on Facts
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"To us also, through every star, through every blade of grass, is not God made visible if we will open our minds and our eyes."

Carlyle, Thomas on Faith
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"Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people."

Wilde, Oscar on Democracy
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"Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught."

Wilde, Oscar on Education
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