“It was in his economic interest to keep women servants from marrying or from having sexual relations, because childbearing would interfere with… — Howard Zinn Copy Share Image
Here comes the orator with his flood of words and his drop of reason. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Wouldst thou enjoy a long Life, a healthy Body, and a vigorous Mind, and be acquainted also with the wonderful Works of… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
A word to the wise is enough, and many words won't fill a bushel. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Mary's mouth cost her nothing for she never opens it but at others' expense. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Let no pleasure tempt thee, no profit allure thee, no persuasion move thee, to do anything which thou knowest to be evil;… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
If you ride a horse, sit close and tight, if you ride a man, sit easy and light. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Cut the Wings of your Hens and Hopes, lest they lead you a weary Dance after them. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Creditors are a superstitious sect, great observers of set days and times. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
If your riches are yours, why don't you take them with you to the other world? — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Hold your Council before Dinner; the full Belly hates Thinking as well as Acting. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Silence is not always a sign of wisdom, but babbling is ever a mark of folly. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
The Republican nominee-to-be, of course, is also a young man. But his approach is as old as McKinley. His party is the… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If you wouldn't live long, live well; for folly and wickedness shorten life. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image