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Quotes by Thomas Fuller

Thomas Fuller

Many have been the wise speeches of fools though not so many as the foolish speeches of wise men.

He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself for every man has need to be forgiven.

Better a little fire to warm us than a great one to burn us.

There is no banquet but some dislike something in it.

He is not poor that hath not much but he that craves much.

He is rich that is satisfied.

A good friend is my nearest relation.

Be a friend to thyself and others will be so too.

They are rich who have true friends.

We shall never have friends if we expect to find them without fault.

No man can be happy without a friend nor be sure of his friend till he is unhappy.

Friendship that flames goes out in a flash.

Better fare hard with good men than feast with bad.

A wise man may look ridiculous in the company of fools.

If you run after two hares you will catch neither.

One may miss the mark by aiming too high as too low.

The Devil himself is good when he is pleased.

Even doubtful accusations leave a stain behind them.

Great and good are seldom the same man.

He is happy that knoweth not himself to be otherwise.