131 Quotes by Martin Farquhar Tupper

Memory is not wisdom ; idiots can rote volumes : Yet, what is wisdom without memory ? a babe that is strangled in its birth ; The path of the swallow in the air ; the path of the dolphin in the waters ; A cask running out ; a bottomless chasm : such is wisdom without memory. There be many wise, who cannot store their knowledge ; Yet from themselves are they satisfied, for the fountain is within :

A wise man heedeth all things, and in his own eyes is a fool.

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

An artful or false woman shall set thy pillow with thorns.

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.

In the morning of life, before its wearisome journey, The youthful soul doth expand, in the simple luxury of being; It hath not contracted its wishes, nor set a limit on its hopes; The wing of fancy is unclipped, and sin hath not seared the feelings: Each feature is stamped with immortality, for all its desires are infinite, And it seeketh an ocean of happiness, to fill the deep hollow within.

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

Age hath its quiet calm, and youth enjoyeth not for haste.

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