Quote by Thomas Carlyle

What are your historical Facts; still more your biographical? Wilt thou know a man by stringing-together beadrolls of what thou namest Facts?

What are your historical Facts; still more your biographical

Summary

This quote challenges the idea of understanding a person solely through historical or biographical facts. It questions the significance of knowing someone merely through a linear compilation of events and data. By using the metaphor of "stringing-together beadrolls," it suggests that relying on facts alone is insufficient in truly knowing and understanding someone. The quote invites us to consider the limitations of facts and encourages a deeper exploration of the complexities and nuances that make each individual unique.

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