Thomas Fuller quotes

Thomas Fuller was an English historian and clergyman, renowned for his witty writings and historical works. His books, such as "The History of the Worthies of England," are valued for their insight and humor. He is remembered for his remarkable memory and contributions to English literature and history. Here are 166 of his quotes:

Vows made in storm forgotten in calm. (Thomas Fuller)
Wine hath drowned more men than the sea. View quote
Thomas Fuller
Every horse thinks its own pack heaviest. View quote
Thomas Fuller
Light, God's eldest daughter, is a principal beauty in a building. View quote
Thomas Fuller
An invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men. View quote
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Learning hath gained most by those books by which the printers have lost. View quote
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He knows little who will tell his wife all he knows. View quote
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We are born crying, live complaining, and die disappointed. View quote
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Music is nothing else but wild sounds civilized into time and tune. View quote
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Charity begins at home, but should not end there. View quote
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All things are difficult before they are easy. (Thomas Fuller)
An ounce of cheerfulness is worth a pound of sadness to serve God with. View quote
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It is madness for sheep to talk peace with a wolf. View quote
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If you have one true friend you have more than your share. View quote
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The patient is not likely to recover who makes the doctor his heir. View quote
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If it were not for hopes, the heart would break. View quote
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Health is not valued till sickness comes. View quote
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A fox should not be on the jury at a goose's trial. View quote
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Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it. View quote
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Abused patience turns to fury. View quote
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A gift, with a kind countenance, is a double present. (Thomas Fuller)
He that has a great nose, thinks everybody is speaking of it. View quote
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There is more pleasure in loving than in being beloved. View quote
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The more wit the less courage. View quote
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Unseasonable kindness gets no thanks. View quote
Thomas Fuller

Thomas Fuller

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Occupation: English Clergyman
Born: 1608
Died: August 16, 1661
Quotes count: 166
Wikipedia: Thomas Fuller

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