Thomas Carlyle Quotes

Old age is not a matter for sorrow. It is matter for thanks if we have left our work done behind us.

Thomas Carlyle

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: philosopher
  • Nationality: scottish
  • Birth: December 4, 1795 - February 5, 1881

Topics

WorkAgeThankfulOld AgeDoneOld

Every community needs a rec center.

Jill Scott

CommunityCenterNeedsEvery

Particularly when you're making a movie of a book, people are always waiting with their knives - you know?

Joel Edgerton

WaitingPeopleBookYouKnowAlways

You forge different bonds with friends than with family, tell different secrets.

Jenna Morasca

FamilyFriendsYouSecretsForge

I don't play any tournaments to come second best.

Andy Murray

BestPlayComeSecondAny

We need a Commander-in-Chief, not a Campaigner-in-Chief.

Jeff Duncan

NeedCommander-In-Chief

I've been so fortunate in my life that my family has never been jealous of my success. They have shown true love and commitment to me by being supportive. They shared in it.

Mike Krzyzewski

LifeFamilyLoveSuccessTrue Love

Congress is unpopular. Incumbents are unpopular.

Joshua Micah Marshall

CongressUnpopular

My mother had a radio show - a Barbara Walters type of gal and was very successful for about 20-some years on a radio station.

Jonathan Winters

MotherYearsRadioSuccessfulShow

When Jerry Springer thinks you've gone too far, my friends, you have gone too far.

Colin Powell

FriendsYouGoneFarThinksToo

I think the British have the distinction above all other nations of being able to put new wine into old bottles without bursting them.

Clement Attlee

ThinkWineNewOldWithoutBritish

I never wear pants; I only wear dresses.

Aslaug Magnusdottir

DressesNeverPantsWearOnly

Where you are born, your parent's beliefs, or your ethnic background should not make you a target.

Peter Maurer

ParentYouBornTargetWhereEthnic

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