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
men skills littles
A little skill in antiquity inclines a man to Popery.
husband men married
Though bachelors be the strongest stakes, married men are the best binders, in the hedge of the commonwealth.
revenge kindness men
Men are more prone to revenge injuries than to requite kindness.
men differences sin
Great is the difference betwixt a man's being frightened at, and humbled for his sins.
wine men sea
Wine hath drowned more men than the sea.
wise travel men
The fool wanders, a wise man travels.
forgiveness peace men
He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven.
behind doubtful leave stain
Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them
cease purchase thou
Purchase not friends by gifts; when thou ceasest to give, such will cease to love.
boldness business third
Boldness in business is the first, second, and third thing.
break keeping word worse
Better break your word than do worse by keeping it
blindness hatred
Blindness hatred is blind, as well as love.
behavior best courteous generous metal sword tempered truly
As the sword of the best tempered metal is most flexible, so the truly generous are most pliant and courteous in their behavior to their inferiors
calm forgotten storms vows
Vows are made in storms and forgotten in calm weather.