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Martin Farquhar Tupper was a British writer born on July 17, 1810, and died on November 29, 1889. He is known for his poetry and prose, particularly for his book 'Proverbs', which contains many aphorisms that have had a profound impact on later generations.

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Famous Martin Farquhar Tupper Quotes

“If thou wilt think evil of thy neighbour, soon shalt thou have him for thy foe.”

Ifs Thinking Evil Foe Neighbour

Book:Proverbial philosophy

Source: Proverbial philosophy

“He that is ambitious for his son, should give him untried names, For those have serv'd other men, haply may injure by their evils; Or otherwise may hinder by their glories; therefore set him by himself, To win for his individual name some clear praise.”

Men Giving Should May Evil Winning Names Individual Clear Son Glory Praise Ambitious Hinder

Author:Martin Farquhar Tupper

“To despond is to lie ungrateful beforehand. Be not looking for evil. Often thou drainest the gall of fear while evil is passing by thy dwelling.”

Lying Evil Passing Passings Anticipation Dwelling Ungrateful Passing By

Author:Martin Farquhar Tupper

“A spark is a molecule of matter, yet may it kindle the world; vast is the mighty ocean, but drops have made it vast. Despise not thou small things, either for evil or for good; for a look may work thy ruin, or a word create thy wealth.”

World Looks May Made Matter Evil Wealth Ocean Ruins Made It Sparks Despise Small Things Trifles Molecules Kindles

Book:Proverbial philosophy: in 4 ser., now first complete

Source: Proverbial philosophy: in 4 ser., now first complete

“Blunted unto goodness is the heart which anger never stirreth, but that which hatred swelleth, is keen to carve out evil.”

Heart Hate Evil Goodness Hatred

Book:Proverbial philosophy: in 4 ser., now first complete

Source: Proverbial philosophy: in 4 ser., now first complete

“Thou hast seen many sorrows, travel-stained pilgrim of the world, But that which hath vexed thee most, hath been the looking for evil; And though calamities have crossed thee, and misery been heaped on thy head, Yet ills that never happened, have chiefly made thee wretched.”

World Life Made Evil Happened Sorrow Misery Thee Wretched Calamity Pilgrim

Book:Proverbial philosophy: a book of thoughts and arguments

Source: Proverbial philosophy: a book of thoughts and arguments

“Take the good with the evil, for ye all are pensioners of God, and none may choose or refuse the cup His wisdom mixeth.”

May Evil Refuse Cups

Book:Proverbial philosophy: in 4 ser., now first complete

Source: Proverbial philosophy: in 4 ser., now first complete