Thomas Fuller Quotes

We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.

He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven.

All things are difficult before they are easy.

We are born crying, live complaining, and die disappointed.

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

It is said that the darkest hour of the night comes just before the dawn.

He's my friend that speaks well of me behind my back.

Some have been thought brave because they were afraid to run away.

If you would have a good wife, marry one who has been a good daughter.

The noblest revenge is to forgive

It is madness for sheep to talk peace with a wolf.

One that would have the fruit must climb the tree.

Good is not good, where better is expected

A wise man turns chance into good fortune.

All doors open to courtesy.

Health is not valued till sickness comes.

A stumble may prevent a fall.

No man can be happy without a friend, nor be sure of his friend till he is unhappy.

The fool wanders, a wise man travels.

Wine hath drowned more men than the sea.

Better break your word than do worse in keeping it.

A book that is shut is but a block.

There is more pleasure in loving than in being beloved.

He that falls into sin is a man; that grieves at it, is a saint; that boasteth of it, is a devil.

Serving one's own passions is the greatest slavery.