“Show me the person you honor, for I know better by that the kind of person you are. For you show me what your idea of humanity is.”

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.