Thomas Fuller Quotes

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• Few are fit to be entrusted with themselves.
• He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven.
• All things are difficult before they are easy.
• If you have one true friend you have more than your share.
• If it were not for hopes, the heart would break.
• Abused patience turns to fury.
• An invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men.
• Great hopes make great men.
• One that would have the fruit must climb the tree.
• If you command wisely, you'll be obeyed cheerfully.
• Health is not valued till sickness comes.
• It is madness for sheep to talk peace with a wolf.
• We are born crying, live complaining, and die disappointed.
• We ought to see far enough into a hypocrite to see even his sincerity.
• A good garden may have some weeds.
• If you would have a good wife, marry one who has been a good daughter.
• Charity begins at home, but should not end there.
• A gift, with a kind countenance, is a double present.
• No man can be happy without a friend, nor be sure of his friend till he is unhappy.
• Contentment consist not in adding more fuel, but in taking away some fire.

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