Martin Farquhar Tupper Quotes

A babe in the house is a well-spring of pleasure, a messenger of peace and love, a resting place for innocence on earth, a link between angels and men.
Martin Farquhar Tupper

A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever.
Martin Farquhar Tupper

God, from a beautiful necessity, is Love.
Martin Farquhar Tupper

He who does not tire, tires adversity.
Martin Farquhar Tupper

If thou art master to thyself, circumstances shall harm thee little.
Martin Farquhar Tupper

Memory is not wisdom; idiots can by rote repeat volumes. Yet what is wisdom without memory?
Martin Farquhar Tupper

Pain adds rest unto pleasure, and teaches the luxury of health.
Martin Farquhar Tupper

Prayer is the slender nerve that moves the muscle of omnipotence.
Martin Farquhar Tupper

Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind; but common people are cowards and dread an empty laugh.
Martin Farquhar Tupper

Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.
Martin Farquhar Tupper

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Biography

Type: Writer
Nationality: English
Born: 1810
Died: 1889

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