Temperance Quotes by Benjamin Franklin

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“1. TEMPERANCE. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation. 2. SILENCE. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid…

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1) Temperance... drink not to elevation. (2) Silence... avoid trifling conversations. (3) Order: Let all your things have their places... (4) Resolution...…

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A temperate Diet frees from Diseases; such are seldom ill, but if they are surprised with Sickness, they bear it better, and…

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I made the greater progress, from that clearness of head and quicker apprehension which generally attend temperance in eating and drinking.

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Temperance puts wood on the fire, meal in the barrel, flour in the tub, money in the purse, credit in the country,…

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Thirteen virtues necessary for true success: temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity, and humility.

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Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.

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Love your Neighbour; yet don't pull down your Hedge.

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He that's secure is not safe.

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