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
marriage wedding eye
Choose a wife rather by your ear than your eye.
wise travel men
The fool wanders, a wise man travels.
passion addiction slavery
Serving one's own passions is the greatest slavery.
life complaining cry
We are born crying, live complaining, and die disappointed.
patience anger be-patient
Abused patience turns to fury.
storm calm quiet
Vows made in storms are forgotten in calm.
inspirational uplifting hope
If it were not for hopes, the heart would break.
friendship true-friend share
If you have one true friend you have more than your share.
running horse passion
A man in passion rides a horse that runs away with him.
inspirational life happiness
A stumble may prevent a fall.
fitness health medicine
He who cures a disease may be the skillfullest, but he that prevents it is the safest physician.
funny money doctors
The patient is not likely to recover who makes the doctor his heir.
funny block book
A book that is shut is but a block.
leadership weather preparation
In fair weather prepare for foul.