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
thankfulness bread forgotten
Eaten bread is forgotten.
fear ill
He that hopes no good fears no ill.
lying wings gossip
A lie has no leg, but a scandal has wings.
leadership weather preparation
In fair weather prepare for foul.
funny block book
A book that is shut is but a block.
knows
He that travels much knows much.
funny money doctors
The patient is not likely to recover who makes the doctor his heir.
fitness health medicine
He who cures a disease may be the skillfullest, but he that prevents it is the safest physician.
inspirational life happiness
A stumble may prevent a fall.
running horse passion
A man in passion rides a horse that runs away with him.
friendship true-friend share
If you have one true friend you have more than your share.
inspirational uplifting hope
If it were not for hopes, the heart would break.
storm calm quiet
Vows made in storms are forgotten in calm.
patience anger be-patient
Abused patience turns to fury.