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"Be not a slave of words"

- Thomas Carlyle

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This quote by Thomas Carlyle encourages us to believe for ourselves and not be bound by the words of others. He is recommending that we should not be so quickly influenced by the opinions of others, but instead form our own opinions and beliefs. He is alerting us against blindly following the words of others, and rather motivates us to think for ourselves and form our own viewpoints. He is recommending that we need to not be so easily swayed by the words of others, but instead put in the time to believe for ourselves and form our own beliefs. He is motivating us to be independent thinkers and not be servants to the words of others. He is advising us that we ought to not be so easily affected by the words of others, but instead take the time to believe for ourselves and form our own viewpoints. He is recommending that we should not be so quickly swayed by the words of others, however rather put in the time to believe for ourselves and form our own beliefs. By doing this, we can become more independent thinkers and not be slaves to the words of others.

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Thomas Carlyle This quote is written / told by Thomas Carlyle between December 4, 1795 and February 5, 1881. He was a famous Writer from Scotland. The author also have 110 other quotes.

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