Who can wrestle against Sleep? - Yet is that giant very gentleness.
More from Martin Farquhar Tupper
Clamorous pauperism feasteth While honest Labor, pining, hideth his sharp ribs.
Permalink to quote #11 I am not old,-I cannot be old, Though threescore years and ten Have wasted away, like a tale that is told.
Permalink to quote #13 Wait, thou child of hope, for Time shall teach thee all things.
Permalink to quote #10