English Philosopher

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“Most English talk is a quadrille in a sentry-box.”
—Henry James (1843–1916)

“I could not help but say that Mr. Carlyle seemed the only virtuous philosopher we had. Upon which his wife answered, “My dear, if Mr. Carlyle’s digestion had been stronger, there is no saying what he might have been!””
—Margaret Oliphant (1828–1897)