"Considering the multitude of mortals that handle the……" — Thomas Carlyle

"Considering the multitude of mortals that handle the pen in these days, and can mostly spell, and write without glaring violations of grammar, the question naturally arises: How is it, then, that no work proceeds from them, bearing any stamp of authenticity and permanence; of worth for more than one day?"

— Thomas Carlyle

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