Thomas Fuller (writer) (1654 – 1734)
English physician, writer and adage collector.
Rome was not built in a Day.
To what Purpose shouldest thou seek great Things for thyself in the World? or having obtained them, prize them at any considerable Rate? or value thyself upon them? seeing thou knowest not, but this Night thy Soul may be required of thee, when thou shalt be divested of them all. 'Twould be as vain and unreasonable, as for a Traveler, that is to stay at his Inn but for a night, to take great Thought and Pains about furnishing and adorning his Chamber, which the next Morning he must leave to the next Comer.
Custom without Reason, is but an ancient Error.
Argument seldom convinces any one contrary to his Inclinations.
Nothing is ill, that ends well.
All Work, and no Play,
Makes Jack a dull boy.
Never defame or accuse any, except thou beest sure and certain of the Fact, and canst speak home to the Purpose : for undoubtful Accusations leave a Stain behind them ; and after prove indelible Injuries to the party accused.
Three are too many to keep a Secret, and too few to be merry.
Learning makes a good Man better, and an ill Man worse.
An Ounce of Wit that's bought,
Is worth a Pound that's taught.
Three may keep Counsel, if two be away.
Penny-wise, and Pound-foolish.
Silent Men, like still Waters, are deep and dangerous.
The worst Spoke in a Cart breaks first.
Truth makes the Devil blush.
Tailors and Writers must mind the Fashion.
If you have no Enemies, it’s a sign Fortune has forgot you.
More than enough is too much.
There is no Man so bad, but has a secret Respect for the good.