“Humility mainly becometh the converse of man with his Maker.”
Quote by Martin Farquhar Tupper
Work
Proverbial Philosophy: (the First and Second Series)
This book compiles a selection of philosophical proverbs, offering insights and wisdom drawn from the first and second series of the collection. 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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