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Born in 1608 / Died in August 16, 1661 / United Kingdom / English

Quotes by Thomas Fuller

A fool's paradise is a wise man's hell!
One that would have the fruit must climb the tree.
All things are difficult before they are easy.
Let him who expects one class of society to prosper in the highest degree, while the other is in distress, try whether one side; of the face can smile while the other is pinched.
An invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men.
Scalded cats fear even cold water.
If it were not for hopes, the heart would break.
Unseasonable kindness gets no thanks.
Better one's House be too little one day than too big all the Year after.
He that has a great nose, thinks everybody is speaking of it.
Charity begins at home, but should not end there.
Learning hath gained most by those books by which the printers have lost.
A man's best fortune, or his worst, is his wife.
If you command wisely, you'll be obeyed cheerfully.
Better a tooth out than always aching.
Many come to bring their clothes to church rather than themselves.
A gift, with a kind countenance, is a double present.
'Tis not every question that deserves an answer.
Leftovers in their less visible form are called memories. Stored in the refrigerator of the mind and the cupboard of the heart.
The devil lies brooding in the miser's chest.
With foxes we must play the fox.
Great is the difference betwixt a man's being frightened at, and humbled for his sins.
If you have one true friend you have more than your share.
Health is not valued till sickness comes.
It is madness for sheep to talk peace with a wolf.