That wise Men have in all Ages thought Government necessary for the Good of Mankind; and, that wise Governments have always thought… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily cracked, and never well mended. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Men are subject to various inconveniences merely through lack of a small share of courage, which is a quality very necessary in… — 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
When you incline to have new clothes, look first well over the old ones, and see if you cannot shift with them… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
God heals, and the doctor takes the fees. Energy and persistence conquer all things. He that is good for making excuses is… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
A lady asked Dr. Franklin Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy - "A republic," replied the Doctor,… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Hold your Council before Dinner; the full Belly hates Thinking as well as Acting. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
I think that a young state, like a young virgin, should modestly stay at home, and wait the application of suitors for… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
If you wouldn't live long, live well; for folly and wickedness shorten life. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
In these sentiments, sir, I agree to this Constitution, with all its faults, if they are such; because I think a General… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Old boys have their playthings as well as young ones; the difference is only in the price. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Prodigality of Time produces Poverty of Mind as well as of Estate. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
None but the well-bred man knows how to confess a fault, or acknowledge himself in an error. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Every accent, every emphasis, every modulation of voice, was so perfectly well turned and well placed, that, without being interested in the… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
A nation of well-informed men who have been taught to know and prize the rights which God has given them cannot be… — 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
If we can sleep without dreaming, it is well that painful dreams are avoided. If, while we sleep, we can have any… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Make the best use of both time and money. Add industry and frugal dealings if they pay very well and if you're… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Nothing is so tiresome to one's self, as well as so odious to others, as disguise and affectation. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Strive to be the best and you may succeed: he may well win the race that runs by himself. — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
The rapid progress of the sciences makes me sorry, at times, that I was born so soon. Imagine the power that man… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
Outside Independence Hall when the Constitutional Convention of 1787 ended, Mrs. Powel of Philadelphia asked Benjamin Franklin, "Well, Doctor, what have we… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
When the well is dry, people know the worth of water. [so appreciate what you have while you have it] — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
I know as well as thee that I am no poet born It is a trade, I never learnt nor indeed could… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
A little House well fill'd, a little Field well till'd, and a little Wife well will'd, are great Riches. — 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
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