271 Quotes by thomas fuller

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.

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.

A few books well chosen, and well made use of will be more profitable than a great confused Alexandrian library.

Cruelty is a tyrant that’s always attended with fear.

If you command wisely, you’ll be obeyed cheerfully.

Light, God’s eldest daughter, is a principal beauty in a building.

The devil lies brooding in the miser’s chest.

A fox should not be on the jury at a goose’s trial.

Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it.