Quote by Thomas Carlyle

It is now almost my sole rule of life to clear myself of cants and formulas, as of poisonous Nessus shirts.

It is now almost my sole rule of life to clear myself of can

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's determination to rid themselves of empty and deceptive rhetoric that permeates society, likening it to the poisonous shirt worn by the mythological figure Nessus. They reject the use of clichÃ©d and formulaic expressions as they navigate through life, emphasizing the need for genuineness and rejecting artificiality. The quote highlights the speaker's commitment to foregoing superficiality and embracing authenticity in all aspects of life.

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Life Rules

By Thomas Carlyle

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