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Meaning
The quote says that belief cannot be forced by physical restraint or outside pressure. It suggests that faith and disbelief are matters of inner conviction, not compulsion.
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Source
The Works of Thomas Carlyle ... (1897)
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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The phrase appears in the book "The Works of Thomas Carlyle ... (1897)" by Thomas Carlyle (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
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About Thomas Carlyle
Scottish essayist, historian and philosopher
Thomas Carlyle was a Scottish essayist, historian and philosopher. Known as the "sage of Chelsea", he helped shape the intellectual and artistic life of the Victorian era. His writing carried wide influence in his own time, especially among readers interested in history, ideas, and culture. He is remembered for a body of work that marked him as a major public thinker of the nineteenth century.
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Books by Thomas Carlyle
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2002
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2002