“Few and precious are the words which the lips of Wisdom utter: To what shall their rarity be likened? What prices shall count their worth? Perfect, and much to be desired, and giving joy with riches, No lovely thing on earth can picture their fair beauty. They be chance pearls, flung among the rocks by the sullen waters of Oblivion.”
Quote by Martin Farquhar Tupper
Work
Proverbial philosophy: a book of thoughts and arguments, originally treated
This book delves into the profound insights and debates contained within various proverbs and sayings, offering a comprehensive analysis of their meanings and implications. more
Author
Martin Farquhar Tupper
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. more
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