My ideas had been taking a socialistic shape for many years; but they were lacking in definite outline. Edward Carpenter More Quotes by Edward Carpenter More Quotes From Edward Carpenter Early in 1888 one or two of us got together to establish our own Sheffield Socialist Society. Edward Carpenter us own society together I should like these few words to be read over the grave when my body is placed in the earth; for though it is possible I may be present and conscious of what is going on, I shall not be able to communicate. Edward Carpenter words possible body earth Whatever the practical value of the Walden experiment may be, there is no question that the book is one of the most vital and pithy ever written. Edward Carpenter value question whatever book