Reform is not pleasant, but grievous; no Posted on June 4, 2016June 4, 2011 by admin “Reform is not pleasant, but grievous; no person can reform themselves without suffering and hard work, how much less a nation.” — Thomas Carlyle Author: Thomas Carlyle Category: work Tags: work, Thomas Carlyle Spread the love Related posts: Every noble work is at first impossible. Old age is not a matter for Oh, give us the man who sings The only happiness a brave person ever