Prayer is the slender nerve that moves the muscle of omnipotence.
About Martin Farquhar Tupper
Martin Farquhar Tupper was an English poet and novelist. He was one of the most widely-read English-language authors of his day with the poetry collection Proverbial Philosophy, which was a bestseller in the United Kingdom and North America for several decades.
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God, from a beautiful necessity, is Love.
English poet and novelist (1810-1889)
He who does not tire, tires adversity.
English poet and novelist (1810-1889)
Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind; but common people are cowards and dread an empty laugh.
English poet and novelist (1810-1889)
Memory is not wisdom; idiots can by rote repeat volumes. Yet what is wisdom without memory?
English poet and novelist (1810-1889)
Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.
English poet and novelist (1810-1889)
Prayer is the slender nerve that moves the muscle of omnipotence.
English poet and novelist (1810-1889)
A babe in the house is a well-spring of pleasure, a messenger of peace and love, a resting place for innocence on earth, a link between angels and men.
English poet and novelist (1810-1889)
A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever.
English poet and novelist (1810-1889)
Pain adds rest unto pleasure, and teaches the luxury of health.
English poet and novelist (1810-1889)
If thou art master to thyself, circumstances shall harm thee little.
English poet and novelist (1810-1889)