“What we become depends on what we read after all of the professors have finished with us. The greatest university of all is a collection of books.”

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.