Thomas Fuller Quotes

When thou shewest Respect to any one, see that thy Submissions be proportionable to the Homage thou owest him. There is Stupidity and Pride in doing too little; but in over acting of it, there is Abjection and Hypocrisy.

If you have one true friend, you have more than your share.

If it were not for hopes, the heart would break.

Vows made in storms are forgotten in calm.

Good clothes open all doors.

Often the cockloft is empty in those whom Nature hath built many stories high.

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

A book that is shut is but a block.

If any one giveth thee excessive Praises more than can handsomely belong to thee, thou art to think of him, that he taketh thee for vain and credulous, and easy to be deceived, and effectually a Fool.

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

He knows little who will tell his wife all he knows.

Zeal without knowledge is fire without light.

Unschuld ist kein Schutz.

Always tell the Truth : where it is not loved, it is respected and feared.

Scalded cats fear even cold water.