First get an absolute conquest over thyself, and then thou wilt easily govern thy wife.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
(Attributed)
First get an absolute conquest over thyself, and then thou wilt easily govern thy wife.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
(Attributed)
Comparison, more than Reality, makes Men happy or wretched.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia #1133 (1732)
He that hath the worst Cause makes the most Noise
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia #4203 (1732)
It is the property of fools, to be always judging.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia (1732)
Heaven is a cheap purchase, whatever it cost.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia (1732)
A wise man turns chance into good fortune.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia (1732)
Serving one’s own passions is the greatest slavery.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia (1732)
He that fears you present, will hate you absent.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia (1732)
Charity begins at home but should not end there.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #1085 (1732)
Cheat me in the price, but not in the goods.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #1090 (1732)
Conscience can’t be compelled.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #1144 (1732)
Destiny leads the willing but drags the unwilling.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #1274 (1732)
See Seneca the Younger.
Fetters of Gold are still Fetters.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #1522 (1732)
A Good life fears not Life nor Death.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #157 (1732)
He does not believe, that does not live according to his Belief.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #1838 (1732)
He that’s cheated twice by the same Man is an Accomplice with the Cheater.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #2281 (1732)
He that will have the Kernel must crack the Shell.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #2348 (1732)
He that will not set sail till all dangers are over must never put out to sea.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #2353 (1732)
A Life of Leisure and a Life of Laziness are two things.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #240 (1732)
A light Purse makes a heavy Heart.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #241 (1732)
See John Ray.
Health is not valued until Sickness comes.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #2478 (1732)
A man of Cruelty is God’s enemy.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #303 (1732)
Learning makes a Man fit Company for himself.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #3163 (1732)
Many can bear Adversity but few Contempt.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #3340 (1732)
Many would be Cowards if they had Courage enough.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #3366 (1732)
No condition so low but may have Hopes, none so high but may have Fears.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #3555 (1732)
Pity cureth Envy.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #3876 (1732)
Sail, quoth the King; hold, saith the Wind.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #4064 (1732)
Some are very busy, and yet do nothing.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #4211 (1732)
Some have been thought brave because they were afraid to run away.
Thomas Fuller (1654-1734) English writer, physician
Gnomologia, #4214 (1732)
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