Thomas Fuller Quotes

Penny-wise, and Pound-foolish.

Fortune favours Fools.

Comparisons are odious.

6495. An Ounce of Wit that's bought,
Is worth a Pound that's taught.

6493. A light Purse
Is a heavy Curse.

6472. Nothing more smooth than Glass, yet nothing more brittle ;
Nothing more fine than Wit, yet nothing more fickle.

6401. The Love of a Woman, and a Bottle of Wine,
Are sweet for a Season; but last a short Time.

6384. He that would please all, and himself too,
Undertakes what none could ever do.

6372. All Work, and no Play,
Makes Jack a dull boy.

6335. Graft good Fruit all,
Or graft not at all.

6319.
Little Stroaks
Fell great Oaks.

6318. Many a Little
Make a Mickle.

6303. He that speaks the Thing he should not,
Shall hear the Thing he would not.

6295. Birds of a Feather
Flock together.

6294. Well begun
Is half done.