Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind; but common people are cowards and dread an empty laugh. Martin Farquhar Tupper
Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind; but common people are cowards and dread an empty laugh.
Prayer is the slender nerve that moves the muscle of omnipotence. Martin Farquhar Tupper
Prayer is the slender nerve that moves the muscle of omnipotence.
Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech. Martin Farquhar Tupper
Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.
A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever. Martin Farquhar Tupper
A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever.
If thou art master to thyself, circumstances shall harm thee little. Martin Farquhar Tupper
If thou art master to thyself, circumstances shall harm thee little.
Pain adds rest unto pleasure, and teaches the luxury of health. Martin Farquhar Tupper
Pain adds rest unto pleasure, and teaches the luxury of health.
God, from a beautiful necessity, is Love. Martin Farquhar Tupper
God, from a beautiful necessity, is Love.
He who does not tire, tires adversity. Martin Farquhar Tupper
He who does not tire, tires adversity.
Memory is not wisdom; idiots can by rote repeat volumes. Yet what is wisdom without memory? Martin Farquhar Tupper
Memory is not wisdom; idiots can by rote repeat volumes. Yet what is wisdom without memory?
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 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.
