Thomas Deloney

Thomas Deloney (c. 1543 – April 1600) was an English novelist and balladist. The lavish diversity of his characters, has led to him being viewed as a precursor of Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, and Charles Dickens.

Quotes

 * God sends meat and the devil sends cooks.
 * Originally in A. Borde Dietary of Health xi. (1542 )
 * Used and popularised by Deloney in 1574. Dictionary of Proverbs