Martin Farquhar Tupper Quotes

Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.

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.

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

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

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

He who does not tire, tires adversity.

God, from a beautiful necessity, is Love.

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.