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A heavenly awe overshadowed and encompassed, as it still ought, and must, all earthly business whatsoever.

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Thomas Carlyle
Age: 85 †
Born: 1795
Born: December 4
Died: 1881
Died: February 5
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Philosopher of Chelsea
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