Quote by Thomas Carlyle

This great maxim of Philosophy he had gathered by the teaching of nature alone: That man was created to work, not to speculate, or feel, or dream.

This great maxim of Philosophy he had gathered by the teachi

Summary

The quote suggests that man's purpose in life is to engage in productive work rather than being consumed by contemplation, emotions, or idle thoughts. It emphasizes the significance of action and practicality over immaterial pursuits. According to this philosophy, humans are meant to actively contribute to society, pursue meaningful accomplishments, and utilize their abilities for tangible goals. It encourages individuals to prioritize putting their skills and energy into constructive activities rather than being absorbed in abstract concepts or unfocused daydreaming.

Topics

Nature Work Dreams Philosophy Man

By Thomas Carlyle

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

You can't stand for too many things. You can't use the bully

You can't stand for too many things. You can't use the bully pulpit for too many things. So, I promise you, every day, I am going to talk about jobs, spending, and education.

Education

When you get married you forget about kissing other women.

When you get married you forget about kissing other women.

Marriage

Our whole family assembles in Chicago at Christmas and usual

Our whole family assembles in Chicago at Christmas and usually in Aspen in the summer.

Christmas

For you will certainly carry out God's purpose, however you

For you will certainly carry out God's purpose, however you act, but it makes a difference to you whether you serve like Judas or like John.

God Free Will John Judas

Hagrid looked down at his umbrella and scratched his beard.

Hagrid looked down at his umbrella and scratched his beard. 'Shouldn'ta lost me temper,' he said ruefully, 'but it didn't work anyway. Meant ter turn him into a pig, but I suppose he was so much like a pig anyway there wasn't much left ter do.

Funny Humour

I actually like how doctors talk. I like the sound of scienc

I actually like how doctors talk. I like the sound of science. I like how words you don't understand explain things you can't understand.

Truth Humor Funny

We shall never have more time. We have, and always had, all

We shall never have more time. We have, and always had, all the time there is. No object is served in waiting until next week or even until tomorrow. Keep going... Concentrate on something useful.

Time

I believe Moses was 80 when God first commissioned him for p

I believe Moses was 80 when God first commissioned him for public service.

I always think about which blood drive was going on in Georg

I always think about which blood drive was going on in Georgia that day when that husband or mom or school teacher rolled up their sleeve and actually gave me a second chance at life. It's the ultimate gift of life, and I'm the one who was on the other end.

Mom

In my sex fantasy, nobody ever loves me for my mind.

In my sex fantasy, nobody ever loves me for my mind.

Love Sex Mind

The gratification of desire is not happiness.

The gratification of desire is not happiness.

Happiness

Civilization is a process in the service of Eros, whose purp

Civilization is a process in the service of Eros, whose purpose is to combine single human individuals, and after that families, then races, peoples and nations, into one great unity, the unity of mankind. Why this has to happen, we do not know; the work of Eros is precisely this.

Civilization