“If you do not wish a man to do a thing, you had better get him to talk about it; for the more men talk, the more likely they are to do nothing else.”

Scottish historian and essayist of the 19th century, Carlyle is best known for his vivid historical writings, particularly *The French Revolution* and *On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History*. His sharp, moralistic prose and deep engagement with human character also define his enduring influence on literature and thought.