Who said “Wonder is the basis of worship.”?

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Thomas Carlyle. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceSartor Resartus (1833–1834)

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Carlyle, T. (n.d.). Wonder is the basis of worship. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42440-wonder-is-the-basis-of-worship/

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Carlyle, Thomas. “Wonder is the basis of worship.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42440-wonder-is-the-basis-of-worship/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Carlyle, Thomas. “Wonder is the basis of worship.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42440-wonder-is-the-basis-of-worship/.

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