Martin Farquhar Tupper
Martin Farquhar Tupper
Martin Farquhar Tupperwas an English writer, and poet, and the author of Proverbial Philosophy...
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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?
children teaching illustration
Be understood in thy teaching, and instruct to this measure of capacity; precepts and rules are repulsive to a child, but happy illustration winneth him.
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.
burdens-of-life light spirit
Not few nor light are the burdens of life; then load it not with heaviness of spirit.
hope hoping-for-the-best
Hope and be happy that all's for the best!
hatred atmosphere hell
Hatred is the atmosphere of hell.
giving-up adversity cups
Never give up! If adversity presses, Providence wisely has mingled the cup, And the best counsel, in all your distresses, Is the stout watchword of "Never give up."
adversity doe tire
He who does not tire, tires adversity.
pain luxury add
Pain adds rest unto pleasure, and teaches the luxury of health.
confidence heart men
Confidence is conqueror of men; victorious both over them and in them; The iron will of one stout heart shall make a thousand quail; A feeble dwarf, dauntlessly resolved, will turn the tide of battle, And rally to a nobler strife the giants that had fled.