Edward Carpenter Quotes & Sayings
17 most famous Edward Carpenter quotes and sayings (activist). These are the first 10 quotes we have.
“The general fact of surplus value, namely that the workmen does not get the full value of his labours, and that he is taken advantage of by the capitalist, is obvious.”
“Do not think too much of the dead husk of your friend, or mourn too much over it, but send your thoughts out towards the real soul or self which has escaped - to reach it.”
“Where there had been only jeers or taunts at first, crowds come to listen with serious and sympathetic men.”
“Great success in examinations does naturally not as a rule go with originality of thought.”
“With my somewhat vague aspiring mind, to be imprisoned in the rude details of a most material life was often irksome.”
“I was in the Square at the time. The crowd was a most good-humoured, easy going, smiling crowd; but presently it was transformed. A regiment of mounted police came cantering up.”
“For so, surely you will cast a light of gladness upon his onward journey, and contribute your part towards the building of that kingdom of love which links our earth to heaven.”
“Whatever the practical value of the Walden experiment may be, there is no question that the book is one of the most vital and pithy ever written.”
“My ideas had been taking a socialistic shape for many years; but they were lacking in definite outline.”
“I might have simply settled down into an armchair literary life. I really don't know exactly why I didn't.”
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