Before Noah, men having only water to drink, could not find the truth. Accordingly...they became abominably wicked, and they were justly exterminated… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Flowers are the alphabet of angels, whereby they write on the hills and fields mysterious truths. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
I have thought that wild flowers might be the alphabet of angels, — whereby they write on hills and fields mysterious truths,… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
The English love an insult. It's their only test of a man's sincerity. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
I have never entered into any controversy in defense of my philosophical opinions; I leave them to take their chance in the… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
You will observe with concern how long a useful truth may be known, and exist, before it is generally received and practiced… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
“I grew convinc'd that truth, sincerity and integrity in dealings between man and man were of the utmost importance to the felicity… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Every other sect supposes itself in possession of the truth, and that those who differ are so far in the wrong. Like… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Perhaps the history of the errors of mankind, all things considered, is more valuable and interesting than that of their discoveries. Truth… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
... there is much truth in the Italian saying, 'Make yourselves sheep, and the wolves will eat you.' — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
“... I think this Law, by which I am punished, is both unreasonable in itself, and particularly severe... Polly Baker” — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
A little sturdiness when superiors are much in the wrong sometimes occasions consideration. And there is truth in the old saying that… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
An honest Man will receive neither Money nor Praise that is not his due. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
I have lived a long time, sir, and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth -… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Do you love truth for truth's sake, and will you endeavor impartially to find and receive it yourself, and communicate it to… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
I resolve to speak ill of no man whatever, not even in a matter of truth; but rather by some means excuse… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
“It is with great sincerity I join you in acknowledging and admiring the dispensations of Providence in our favor. America has only… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
This modesty in a sect is perhaps a singular instance in the history of mankind, every other sect supposing itself in possession… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
"We hold these truths to be sacred and undeniable" in a draft of the Declaration of Independence changes it instead into an… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth —… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Before Noah, men having only water to drink, could not find the truth. Accordingly...they became abominably wicked, and they were justly exterminated by the… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Think of these things, whence you came, where you are going, and to whom you must account. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Flowers are the alphabet of angels, whereby they write on the hills and fields mysterious truths. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
In the affairs of this world, men are saved not by faith, but by the want of it. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
By heaven we understand a state of happiness infinite in degree, and endless in duration. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
I have thought that wild flowers might be the alphabet of angels, — whereby they write on hills and fields mysterious truths, which it… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
How do you become better tomorrow? By improving yourself, the world is made better. Be not afraid of growing too slowly. Be afraid of… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
“But on the whole, though I never arrived at the perfection I had been so ambitious of obtaining, but fell far short of it,… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
The good particular men may do separately, in relieving the sick, is small, compared with what they may do collectively. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
