If the master takes no account of his servants, they will make small account of him, and care not what they spend, who are never brought to an audit. Author: Thomas Fuller |
'Tis better that thou be rather something sparing, than very liberal, to even a good servant; for as he grows full, he inclines either to be idle, or to leave thee: and if he should at any time murmur, thou mayest govern him by a seasonable reward. Author: Thomas Fuller |
Make no vows to perform this or that; it shows no great strength, and makes thee ride behind thyself. Author: Thomas Fuller |
Prescribe no positive laws to thy will; for thou mayest be forced tomorrow to drink the same water thou despisest today. Author: Thomas Fuller |
Tis better to suffer wrong than do it. Author: Thomas Fuller |
A small demerit extinguishes a long service. Author: Thomas Fuller |
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Bad excuses are worse than none. Author: Thomas Fuller |
Better a little fire to warm us than a great one to burn us. Author: Thomas Fuller |
Better fare hard with good men than feast with bad. Author: Thomas Fuller |
Better give a shilling than lend and lose half a crown. Author: Thomas Fuller |
Care and diligence bring luck. Author: Thomas Fuller |
Choose a wife rather by your ear than your eye. Author: Thomas Fuller |