Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind; bu… - Martin Farquhar Tupper

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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.

Martin Farquhar Tupper

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Martin Farquhar Tupper (17 July 1810 – November 1880) was an English writer, and poet, and the author of Proverbial Philosophy.

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Who shall guess what I may be? Who can tell my fortune to me? For, bravest and brightest that ever was sung May be — and shall be — the lot of the young!

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

Rise! ye gallant youth of Britain, Gather to your country's call, On your hearts her name is written, Rise to help her, one and all!

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

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