131 Quotes by Martin Farquhar Tupper

Who shall guess what I may be?Who can tell my fortune to me?For, bravest and brightest that ever was sungMay be - and shall be - the lot of the young!

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

A man too careful of danger liveth in continual torment, But a cheerful expecter of the best hath a fountain of joy within him.

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

The pen has shaken nations.

Mind is a kingdom to the man who gathereth his pleasure from ideas.

Hope and be happy that all's for the best!

A juggler's skill hath been long years alearning.

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.