August 16: Thomas Fuller died in 1661


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“It is said that the darkest hour of the night comes just before the dawn.”
― Thomas Fuller,

Thomas Fuller (1608 – 16 August 1661) was an English churchman and historian. He 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).

Quotes

“A stumble may prevent a fall.”

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“A fool’s paradise is a wise man’s hell.”

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“We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.”

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“It is the property of fools to be always judging.”

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“If it were not for hopes, the heart would break.”

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“Admiration is the daughter of ignorance.”

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“Some have been thought brave because they were afraid to run away.”

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

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“All things are difficult before they are easy.”

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“The noblest revenge is to forgive”

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“The worse the passage the more welcome the port. ”

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“Govern thy life and thy thoughts as if the whole world were to see the one, and read the other.”

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“Friendships multiply joys and divide griefs.”

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“He that plants trees loves others besides himself.”

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“Two things a man should never be angry at: what he can help, and what he cannot help.”

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“He that will not sail till all dangers are over must never put to sea.”

 

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