Quote by Thomas Carlyle

Look around you. Your world-hosts are all in mutiny, in confusion, destitution; on the eve of fiery wreck and madness! They will not march farther for you, on the sixpence a day and supply-demand principle; they will not; nor ought they, nor can they. Ye shall reduce them to order, begin reducing them. to order, to just subordination; noble loyalty in return for noble guidance. Their souls are driven nigh mad; let yours be sane and ever saner.


Look around you. Your world-hosts are all in mutiny, in conf

Summary

This quote encourages individuals to observe their surroundings and the turmoil present in society. The "world-hosts" are characterized as being in a state of mutiny, confusion, and destitution, on the brink of chaos and disaster. The author asserts that advocating for the principles of supply and demand, or offering minimal wages, will not rally people; instead, they urge for achieving order and subordination through noble leadership and guidance. The quote also emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's sanity while acknowledging the madness that consumes others.

By Thomas Carlyle
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