“He that is conscious of a Stink in his Breeches, is jealous of every Wrinkle in another's Nose.” — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
It is much easier to suppress a first desire than to satisfy those that follow. — Benjamin Franklin Desire Copy Share Image
Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. — Benjamin Franklin Better man Copy Share Image
In success be moderate. Humility makes great men twice honourable. — Benjamin Franklin Great men Copy Share Image
Take courage, Mortal... Death cannot banish you from the Universe. — Benjamin Franklin Courage Copy Share Image
Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly and, if you speak, speak accordingly. — Benjamin Franklin Deceit Copy Share Image
By the word simplicity, is not always meant folly or ignorance; but often, pure and upright Nature, free from artifice, craft or… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
“Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations get corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.” — Benjamin Franklin Freedom Copy Share Image
I consent Sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure, that it is not the… — Benjamin Franklin Consent Copy Share Image
The human brain is like a railroad freight car -- guaranteed to have a certain capacity but often running empty. — Benjamin Franklin Brain Copy Share Image
In prosperous fortunes be modest and wise, The greatest may fall, and the lowest may rise: But insolent People that fall in… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
“What condition of man most deserves pity?" - Franklin offered: "A lonesome man on a rainy day who does not know how… — Benjamin Franklin Pity Copy Share Image
A man compounded of law and gospel is able to cheat a whole country with his religion and then destroy them under… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in the world nothing can be said to… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
“In reality there is perhaps no one of our natural Passions so hard to subdue as Pride. Disguise it, struggle with it,… — Benjamin Franklin Alive Copy Share Image
“My refusing to eat flesh occasioned an inconveniency, and I was frequently chided for my singularity, but, with this lighter repast, I… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
“In the 1770s, when he was in Paris, Benjamin Franklin witnessed the flight of one of the first hot-air balloons. As the… — Benjamin Franklin Balloon Copy Share Image
“For when you assemble a number of men to have the advantage of their joint wisdom, you inevitably assemble with those men,… — Benjamin Franklin Wisdom Copy Share Image
We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that 'except the Lord build the House, they labor in vain that build… — Benjamin Franklin Age Copy Share Image
Chess teaches foresight, by having to plan ahead; vigilance, by having to keep watch over the whole chess board; caution, by having… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
“Mr. President I confess that there are several parts of this constitution which I do not at present approve, but I am… — Benjamin Franklin Constitution Copy Share Image
“of light and life, thou Good Supreme! O teach me what is good; teach me Thyself! Save me from folly, vanity, and… — Benjamin Franklin Character Copy Share Image
