Thomas Fuller
Thomas Fuller
Thomas Fullerwas an English churchman and historian. He is now remembered for his writings, particularly his Worthies of England, published in 1662 after his death. He was a prolific author, and one of the first English writers able to live by his pen...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth19 June 1608
bad good man
A man is not good or bad for one action.
believe
He does not believe who does not live according to his belief.
chance good man turns wise
A wise man turns chance into good fortune.
man travel
Travel makes a wise man better, and a fool worse.
power
Don't let your will roar when your power only whispers.
creation deep lest search thou wound
Search not a wound too deep lest thou make a new one.
break egg hatchet open send
Send not for a hatchet to break open an egg with
danger mother security
Security is the mother of danger and the grandmother of destruction.
cease purchase thou
Purchase not friends by gifts; when thou ceasest to give, such will cease to love.
behind doubtful leave stain
Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them
fox jury
A fox should not be of the jury at a goose's trial.
exception rule useful
There is no useful rule without an exception
children comfort parting sorrow
There is not so much comfort in the having of children as there is sorrow in parting with them
good hands head hundred strong
One good head is better than a hundred strong hands