Though incapable of lying, Carlyle was completely unreliable as an observer, since he invariably saw what he had decided in advance that he ought to see.... Carlyle was never able to respect ordinary men...
Kahit na hindi kaya ng pagsisinungaling, Carlyle ay ganap na hindi maaasahan bilang isang tagamasid, dahil siya walang paltos kung ano ang nakita niya, nagpasya sa advance na siya ala na makita.... Carlyle ay hindi able sa paggalang karaniwang lalaki...