Thomas Fuller Quotes

‘Tis skill, not strength, that governs a ship.

He that falls into sin is a man; that grieves at it, is a saint; that boasteth of it, is a devil.

Many little leaks may sink a ship.

Policy consists in serving God in such a manner as not to offend the devil.

Poetry is music in words; and music is poetry in sound: both excellent sauce, but those have lived and died poor, who made them their meat.

He that hopes no good fears no ill.

Abused patience turns to fury.

Job was not so miserable in his sufferings, as happy in his patience.

All commend patience, but none can endure to suffer.

A man in passion rides a horse that runs away with him.