About Thomas Fuller: Thomas Fuller is now remembered for his writings, particularly his Worthies of England, published after his death. He was a prolific author, and one of the first English writers able to live by his pen (and his many patrons).
Some have been thought brave because they were afraid to run away.
Try to be happy in this present moment, and put not off being so to a time to come--as though that time should be of another make from this which has already come and is ours.
Many would be cowards if they had courage enough.
Be a friend to thyself, and others will be so too.
Govern thy life and thy thoughts as if the whole world were to see the one, and read the other.
It's madness the sheep to talk peace with the wolf
He that plants trees loves others besides himself.
A fox should not be of the jury at a goose's trial.
Danger past, God is forgotten.
We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.
Unseasonable kindness gets no thanks.
He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven.
Be the business never so painful, you may have it done for money.
Despair gives courage to a coward.
The more wit the less courage.
A wise man turns chance into good fortune.
Care and diligence bring luck.
Health is not valued till sickness comes.
Charity begins at home, but should not end there.
If an ass goes travelling he will not come home a horse.
If it were not for hopes, the heart would break.