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
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Good is not good, where better is expected
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A good garden may have some weeds.
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Bad excuses are worse than none.
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An invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men.
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All things are difficult before they are easy.
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Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them
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Purchase not friends by gifts; when thou ceasest to give, such will cease to love.
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Boldness in business is the first, second, and third thing.
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Better break your word than do worse by keeping it
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Blindness hatred is blind, as well as love.
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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
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Vows are made in storms and forgotten in calm weather.
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If a man falls once, all will tread upon him.
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If a friend tell thee a fault, imagine always that he telleth thee not the whole