Thomas Fuller è stato uno scrittore, medico e storico inglese.
“4795. The Tongue breaketh the Bone, tho' it hath none it self.”
Compare Poor Richard's Almanack (1740) : Man's tongue is soft, and bone doth lack; Yet a stroke therewith may break a man's back.
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“350. A Pin a Day is a Groat a Year.”
Compare Poor Richard's Almanack (1737) : A pin a day is a Groat a Year.
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“2144. He that has no Fools, Knaves nor Beggars in his Family, was begot by a Flash of Lightning.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“146. A good Example is the best Sermon.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“4749. The Sluggard makes his Night till Noon.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“1590. For Fashion's sake, as Dogs go to Church.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“4436. The burnt Child dreads the Fire.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“4678. The Mountains have brought forth a Mouse.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“4087. Seeing's believing, but feeling's the truth.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“3454. More Flies are taken with a Drop of Honey than a Tun of Vinegar.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“5118. 'Tis the early Bird, that catches the Worm.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“6335. Graft good Fruit all,
Or graft not at all.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
Excerpt from Gnomologia, To the Reader (Prefatory Remarks).
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“5120. 'Tis the last Feather, that breaks the Horse’s Back.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“685. As good eat the Devil as the Broth he's boil'd in.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“1006. Boldness in Business is the first, second, and third thing.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727)
“5813. Words are but Wind; but seeing is believing.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“3362. Many Things fall out between the Cup and the Lip.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“2541. Hope is a good Breakfast, but a bad Supper.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“4769. The Sting of a Reproach is the Truth of it.”
Compare Poor Richard's Almanack (1746) : The Sting of a Reproach, is the Truth of it.
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“1415. Every Dog has its Day; and every Man his Hour.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“3835. Out of the Frying-pan into the Fire.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“959. Bees that have Honey in their Mouths, have Stings in their Tails.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“2801. If you would know the value of a Ducat, try to borrow one.”
Compare Poor Richard's Almanack (1754) : If you'd know the Value of Money, go and borrow some.
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“6075. When you are Anvil, hold you still;
When you are Hammer, strike your Fill.”
Compare Poor Richard's Almanack (1758) : When you're an Anvil, hold you still, When you're a Hammer, strike your Fill.
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“5442. We have all forgot more, than we remember.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
“3299. Love thy Neighbor; but cut not up thy Hedge for him.”
Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727), Gnomologia (1732)
