Affair Quote by Thomas Carlyle
“The choking, sweltering, deadly, and killing rule of no rule; the consecration of cupidity and braying of folly, and dim stupidity and baseness, in most of the affairs of men. Slopshirts attainable three-halfpence cheaper by the ruin of living bodies and immortal souls.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Sartor Resartus, 1833
Society is plagued by greed, folly, and moral decay, leading to suffering.
In simple terms: Greed and folly corrupt humanity.
Key Takeaway
Resist selfishness, pursue virtue.
Themes
morality
corruption
human folly
Mood
somber
critical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- political reform
- personal ethics
- community building
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals counter societal greed?
- What virtues can replace folly?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted vices is difficult.
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