“Faith may rise into miracles of might, as some few wise men have shown; faith may sink into credulities of weakness, as the mass of fools have witnessed.”
Quote by Martin Farquhar Tupper
Work
Tupper's Proverbial philosophy: a book of thoughts and arguments, originally treated : first and second series
This book is a compilation of philosophical musings and arguments, divided into two series, offering readers a comprehensive look into the author's philosophical worldview. 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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