Author: Thomas de Quincey

Quotes

Solitude, though it may be silent as light, is like light, the mightiest of agencies; for solitude is essential to man. All men come into this world alone and leave it alone.

Solitude, though it may be silent as light, is like light, the mightiest of agencies; for solitude is essential to man. All men come into this world alone and leave it alone.

- Thomas de Quincey

In many walks of life, a conscience is a more expensive encumbrance than a wife or a carriage.

In many walks of life, a conscience is a more expensive encumbrance than a wife or a carriage.

- Thomas de Quincey

Man should forget his anger before he lies down to sleep.

Man should forget his anger before he lies down to sleep.

- Thomas de Quincey

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