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Martin Farquhar Tupper (July 17, 1810 - November 1880) was an English writer, and poet, and the author of Proverbial Philosophy. He was born in London..

"Anger is a noble infirmity; the generous failing of the just; the one degree that riseth above zeal, asserting the prerogative of virtue."

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"Memory is not wisdom; idiots can by rote repeat volumes. Yet what is wisdom without memory?"

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"Pain adds rest unto pleasure, and teaches the luxury of health."

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"Prayer is the slender nerve that moves the muscle of omnipotence."

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"Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind; but common people are cowards and dread an empty laugh."

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"A good book is the best of friends, the same today and for ever."

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