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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

“The sun of the mind, and the life of the heart is Wisdom. She is pure and full of light, crowning grey hairs with lustre, And kindling the eye of youth with a fire not its own.”

Mind Heart Wisdom Light Eye Sun Fire Youth Hair Pure Grey Kindling Grey Hair

Book:Proverbial Philosophy (the First and Second Series) by Martin F. Tupper

Source: Proverbial Philosophy (the First and Second Series) by Martin F. Tupper

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

Men Wisdom Eye Wise Fool All Things

Book:Poems of King Alfred

Source: Poems of King Alfred

“Love looketh from the eye, and kindleth love by looking.”

Author:Martin Farquhar Tupper

“If wealth come, beware of him, the smooth, false friend! There is treachery in his proffered hand; his tongue is eloquent to tempt; lust of many harms is lurking in his eye; he hath a hollow heart; use him cautiously.”

Ifs Heart Use Hands Eye Wealth Tongue Harm Lust His Eyes Smooth Hollow Eloquent Treachery Lurking False Friends

Book:The Crock of Gold, and Other Tales

Source: The Crock of Gold, and Other Tales

“It is sure to be dark if you shut your eyes.”

Author:Martin Farquhar Tupper