Thomas Fuller (1608-1661)

Thomas Fuller (1608-1661)

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).

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Quotes·Quotations by Thomas Fuller

Hope

¶ Great hopes make great men.

Paradise

¶ A fool's paradise is a wise man's hell.

Writing·Reading

¶ A book that is shut is but a block.

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