Martin Farquhar Tupper Quotes

A collection of quotes by Martin Farquhar Tupper.

Martin Farquhar Tupper (1810-1889) was an English poet and writer known for his didactic and moralistic works. He gained popularity in the Victorian era with his collections such as "Proverbial Philosophy" and "The Twins," which were filled with wise sayings and moral lessons. Tupper's writing style was often criticized for its sentimentalism, but he remained a popular figure in his time. N/A

God, from a beautiful necessity, is Love in all he doeth, Lo

God, from a beautiful necessity, is Love in all he doeth, Love, a brilliant fire, to gladden or consume: The wicked work their woe by looking upon love, and hating it: The righteous find their joys in yearning on its loveliness for ever.

Martin Farquhar Tupper


Memory is not wisdom idiots can by rote repeat volumes. Yet

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

Martin Farquhar Tupper


God, from a beautiful necessity, is Love.

God, from a beautiful necessity, is Love.

Martin Farquhar Tupper

Love Necessity

Error is a hardy plant; it flourisheth in every soil; In the

Error is a hardy plant; it flourisheth in every soil; In the heart of the wise and good, alike with the wicked and foolish; For there is no error so crooked, but it hath in it some lines of truth; Nor is any poison so deadly, that it serveth not some wholesome use.

Martin Farquhar Tupper

Truth

A babe in the house is a well-spring of pleasure, a messenge

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.

Martin Farquhar Tupper

Peace