Thomas Fuller ( 10 of 107 )
He that will lose his friend for a jest, deserves to die a beggar
by the bargain.
He that will lose his friend for a jest, deserves to die a beggar
by the bargain.
If you would have a good wife, marry one who has been a good daughter.
If you would have a good wife, marry one who has been a good daughter.
Sin writes histories, goodness is silent.
[Ger., Das Uebel macht eine Geschichte und das Gute keine.]
Sin writes histories, goodness is silent.
[Ger., Das Uebel macht eine Geschichte und das Gute keine.]
Too good for great things and too great for good.
Too good for great things and too great for good.
The devil lies brooding in the miser's chest.
The devil lies brooding in the miser's chest.
Bad excuses are worse than none.
Bad excuses are worse than none.
The pyramids themselves, doting with age, have forgotten the
names of their founders.
The pyramids themselves, doting with age, have forgotten the
names of their founders.
Craft must have clothes, but truth loves to go naked.
Craft must have clothes, but truth loves to go naked.
To smell to a turf of fresh earth is wholesome for the body; no
less are thoughts of mortality read more
To smell to a turf of fresh earth is wholesome for the body; no
less are thoughts of mortality cordial to the soul.
A blind man will not thank you for a looking-glass.
A blind man will not thank you for a looking-glass.
