The quotations of

Martin Farquhar Tupper

English poet and novelist

1810–1889

5 quotes.

A good book is the best of friends, the same to-day and for ever.
Proverbial Philosophy (1838-1849), Of Reading
- Reading
Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.
Proverbial Philosophy (1838-1849), Of Discretion
- Talking
Who can wrestle against Sleep? — Yet is that giant very gentleness.
Proverbial Philosophy (1838-1849), Of Beauty
- Sleep
There is a limit to enjoyment, though the sources of wealth be boundless
And the choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.
Proverbial Philosophy (1838-1849), Of Compensation.
- Happiness
God, from a beautiful necessity, is Love in all he doeth,
Love, a brilliant fire, to gladden or consume
Proverbial Philosophy (1838-1849), Of Immortality.
- God
- Love

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