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
Thomas Fuller quotes about
hypocrite hypocrisy sincerity
We ought to see far enough into a hypocrite to see even his sincerity.
love nature science
He that plants trees loves others besides himself.
judging fool judgment
It is the property of fools to be always judging.
prayer night keys
Prayer: the key of the day and the lock of the night.
confidence military ironic
Many would be cowards if they had courage enough.
teeth
Better a tooth out than always aching.
strength leadership skills
'Tis skill, not strength, that governs a ship.
compliments-you cost pay
Compliments cost nothing, yet many pay dear for them.
wife firsts conquest
First get an absolute conquest over thyself, and then thou wilt easily govern thy wife.
be-patient injury
Slight small injuries, and they will become none at all.
love beloved pleasure
There is more pleasure in loving than in being beloved.
keeping-promises advice broken-promises
Better break your word than do worse in keeping it.
thankfulness bread forgotten
Eaten bread is forgotten.
fear ill
He that hopes no good fears no ill.