# Quote — Thomas Carlyle, The French Revolution

> Where this will end? In the Abyss, one may prophecy; whither all Delusions are, at all moments, travelling; where this Delusion has now arrived. For if there be a Faith, from of old, it is this, as we often repeat, that no Lie can live for ever. The very Truth has to change its vesture, from time to time; and be born again. But all Lies have sentence of death written down against them, and Heaven's Chancery itself; and, slowly or fast, advance incessantly towards their hour.

- Author: [Thomas Carlyle](https://www.leafyquotes.com/thomas-carlyle.md)
- Book: [The French Revolution](https://www.leafyquotes.com/thomas-carlyle/the-french-revolution.md)
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