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
friendship grief real-friends
Friendships multiply joys and divide griefs.
friends behind-my-back speak
He's my friend that speaks well of me behind my back.
inspirational life world
Govern thy life and thy thoughts as if the whole world were to see the one, and read the other.
welcome port passages
The worse the passage the more welcome the port.
money pain business
Be the business never so painful, you may have it done for money.
funny running drinking
A drinker has a hole under his nose that all his money runs into.
inspirational leadership power
If you command wisely, you'll be obeyed cheerfully.
smile class diversity
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.
hypocrisy devil hamlet-and-ophelia
With devotion's visage and pious action we do sugar o'er the devil himself.
tyrants cruelty
Cruelty is a tyrant that's always attended with fear.
humility humble pride
Pride perceiving humility honorable, often borrows her cloak.
lying devil brooding
The devil lies brooding in the miser's chest.
cat water anxiety
Scalded cats fear even cold water.
revenge kindness men
Men are more prone to revenge injuries than to requite kindness.