To what was the scholarly Thomas Fuller referring when he said: "Better a tooth out than always aching"?

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Just wondering if y'all know. :)

2006-09-30 05:24:28 · 3 answers · asked by Michelle G 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia

i believe it's referring to divorce, " Better be alone than in bad company"

2006-10-05 02:42:37 · answer #1 · answered by ana g 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It is better to go through with the painful solution to a problem and have it over and done with, than to continue to be in a painful situation.

2006-09-30 14:09:28 · answer #2 · answered by leezard 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Exactly what he said. The tooth is better removed (out) than causing pain by rotting in the mouth.

2006-09-30 12:32:45 · answer #3 · answered by answer annie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋