“Man liveth from hour to hour, and knoweth not what may happen; Influences circle him on all sides, and yet must he answer for his actions: For the being that is master of himself, bendeth events to his will, But a slave to selfish passions is the wavering creature of circumstance.”
Quote by Martin Farquhar Tupper
Work
Tupper's Poetical Works: Proverbial Philosophy, A Thousand Lines, Hactenus
This book is a compilation of poems that explore philosophical themes through the use of proverbs and consist of a thousand lines of verse. 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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