Quote by Thomas Carlyle

It can be said of him, when he departed he took a man's life along with him. No sounder piece of British manhood was put together in that eighteenth century of time.

It can be said of him, when he departed he took a man's life

Summary

This quote praises a particular individual, emphasizing that when he passed away, he took with him a valuable and exemplary life. The quote also highlights that this individual was a symbol of strong and admirable British masculinity, stating that he was one of the finest examples of a man crafted during the 18th century. Overall, the quote applauds the departed individual for embodying the qualities of exceptional character and representing the epitome of manhood in that era.

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By Thomas Carlyle

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