Martin Farquhar Tupper
Martin Farquhar Tupper
Martin Farquhar Tupperwas an English writer, and poet, and the author of Proverbial Philosophy...
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power may valleys
As thou directest the power, harm or advantage will follow, and the torrent that swept the valley may be led to turn a mill.
nature depth frugality
Search out the wisdom of nature, there is depth in all her doings; she seemeth prodigal of power, yet her rules are the maxims of frugality.
nature mapping attributes
Nature is the chart of God, mapping out all His attributes.
want wealth
Wealth oft-times killeth, where want but hindered the budding.
misery wealth given
Wealth hath never given happiness, but often hastened misery.
mistake humorous errors
Error is a hardy plant; it flourishes in every soil.
joy littles today
Our cares are all To-day, our joys are all To-day; And in one little word, our life, what is it but--To-day?
stars heart sea
Solitude delighteth well to feed on many thoughts; There as thou sittest peaceful, communing with fancy, The precious poetry of life shall gild its leaden cares; There, as thou walkest by the sea beneath the gentle stars, Many kindling seeds of good will sprout within thy soul; Thou shalt weep in Solitude,--thou shalt pray in Solitude. Thou shalt sing for joy of heart, and praise the grace of Solitude.
dream men wicked
Men scanning the surface count the wicked happy; they see not the frightful dreams that crowd a bad man's pillow.
rights law mind
Law hath dominion over all things, over universal mind and matter; For there are reciprocities of rights, which no creature can gainsay.
spiritual air fire
Invention is activity of mind, as fire is air in motion; a sharpening of the spiritual sight, to discern hidden aptitudes.
failure noble degrees
Anger is a noble infirmity; the generous failing of the just; the one degree that riseth above zeal, asserting the prerogative of virtue.
hope hoping-for-the-best
Hope and be happy that all's for the best!
hatred atmosphere hell
Hatred is the atmosphere of hell.