Quotes from Thomas Fuller

He does not believe that does not live according to his belief.

A man in passion rides a horse that runs away with him.

Compliments cost nothing, yet many pay dear for them.

Vows made in storms are forgotten in calm.

All commend patience, but none can endure to suffer.

With devotion's visage and pious action we do sugar o'er the devil himself.

A little skill in antiquity inclines a man to Popery.

They are rich who have true friends.

Be the business never so painful you may have it done for money.

God makes and apparel shapes: but it's money that finishes the man.

A stumble may prevent a fall.

It's madness the sheep to talk peace with the wolf

All things are difficult before they are easy.

Those see nothing but faults that seek for nothing else.

An invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men.

Great and good are seldom the same man.

He who cures a disease may be the skillfullest, but he that prevents it is the safest physician.

He that resolves to deal with none but honest men must leave off dealing.

Great hopes make great men.

If it were not for hopes the heart would break.

Hope is one of the principal springs that keep mankind in motion.

Many come to bring their clothes to church rather than themselves.

The noblest revenge is to forgive

Scalded cats fear even cold water.