The great thieves punish the little ones.

—Thomas Fuller

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About Thomas Fuller

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Thomas Fuller (baptised 19 June 1608; died 16 August 1661) was an English churchman and historian. He is now remembered for his writings, particularly his Worthies of England, published in 1662, after his death. He was a prolific author, and one of the first English writers able to live by...

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Many would be cowards if they had courage enough.

—Thomas Fuller

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He whose belly is full believes not him whose belly is empty.

—Thomas Fuller

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Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it.

—Thomas Fuller

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With foxes we must play the fox.

—Thomas Fuller

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

—Thomas Fuller

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When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way, so I stole one and asked for forgiveness.

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Immature artists imitate. Mature artists steal.

—Lionel Trilling

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A kleptomaniac is a person who helps himself because he can't help himself.

—Henry Morgan

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