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Thou art not Master of what thou hast spoken, but mayest dispose of what thou hast not spoken as thou pleasest, and canst say it, or not say it, as thou wilt.

Thomas Fuller

If thou canst but live free from Debt and Want, 'tis not absolutely necessary to care for more : for all the rest, truly speaking, is but Vanity, and for the most part Vexation too.

Thomas Fuller

Thou canst scarcely be truly wise till thou hast been deceived. Thy own Errors will teach thee more Prudence, than the grave Precepts, and even Examples of others.

Thomas Fuller

Assist the afflicted with something real, if thou canst; As for Tears they are but Water, what good can they do?

Thomas Fuller

If thou findest thou canst not suffer the Impertinencies, Follies, and ill Usages of the World, withdraw from it; but first be sure thou canst bear with thyself.

Thomas Fuller

If thou canst not find Tranquility in thyself ; 'twill be to little Purpose to seek it anywhere else.

Thomas Fuller