The Illustrated Edition of Tupper’s Proverbial Philosophy
Specimens of the Illustrations
Vice is grown aweary of her gawds, and donneth russet garments,
Loving for change to walk as a nun, beneath a modest veil:
For Pride hath noted how all admire the fairness of Humility,
And to clutch the praise he coveteth, is content to be drest in hair-cloth;
Beauty is dependence in the babe, a toothless tender nurseling;
Beauty is boldness in the boy, a curly rosy truant;
Beauty is modesty and grace in fair retiring girlhood;
Beauty is openness and strength in pure high-minded youth;
LONDON: THOMAS HATCHARD, PICCADILLY.
London:—Printed by G. Barclay, Castle St. Leicester Sq.