A good book is the best of friends, the same to-day and forever. Tupper on books
Laws are essential emanations from the self-poised character of God; they radiate from the sun to the circling edge of creation. Verily, the mighty Lawgiver hath subjected himself unto laws. Tupper on law
The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation. Tupper on moderation
Reflection is a flower of the mind, giving out wholesome fragrance; but revelry is the same flower, when rank and running to seed. Tupper on reflection
There is a joy in sorrow which none but a mourner can know. Tupper on sorrow