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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

5969 Thomas Carlyle 1795-1881 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:5969
AUTHOR:Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881)
QUOTATION:  I came hither [Craigenputtoch] solely with the design to simplify my way of life and to secure the independence through which I could be enabled to remain true to myself.
ATTRIBUTION:Letter to Goethe, 1828.