All Benjamin Franklin Quotes
- Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." He planned his routine around waking up at 5 a.m. and… Asking
- Let honesty be as the breath of thy soul; then shalt thou reach the point of happiness, and independence shall be thy shield and buckler,… Abuse
- Diligence overcomes difficulties; sloth makes them. Difficulties
- Don't think to hunt two hares with one dog. Dog
- Dangerous, therefore, is it to take shelter under a tree, during a thunder-gust. It has been fatal to many, both men and beasts. Beast
- The electrical matter consists of particles extremely subtile, since it can permeate common matter, even the densest metals, with such ease and freedom as not… Any
- If anyone should doubt whether the electrical matter passes through the substance of bodies, or only over along their surfaces, a shock from an electrified… Along
- Electrical matter differs from common matter in this, that the parts of the latter mutually attract, those of the former mutually repel each other. Attract
- Love of country is the Mason's deed; world citizenship is his thought. Citizenship
- Masonic ideas are the precious jewels of Speculative Masons; the should be kept bright and sparkling for all the brethren to see and to admire.… Admire
- Masonic labor is purely a labor of love. He who seeks to draw Masonic wages in gold and silver will be disappointed. The wages of… Begets
- In these sentiments, sir, I agree to this Constitution, with all its faults, if they are such; because I think a General Government necessary for… Administered
- Governments having failed the people, the people are entirely justified in assuming for themselves and essential role in government. Where a government takes proper measures… Assuming
- I firmly believe this ... that without His concurring aid we shall succeed in this political building no better, than the builders of Babel: We… Age
- Thank God! we are in the full enjoyment of all these privileges. But can we be taught to prize them too much? or how can… All
- Since they are our right, let us be vigilant to preserve them uninfringed, and free from encroachments. If animosities arise, and we should be obliged… Animosities
- I think also, that general virtue is more probably to be expected and obtained from the education of youth, than from exhortations of adult persons;… Adult
- History will also afford frequent opportunities of showing the necessity of a public religion, from its usefulness to the public; the advantage of a religious… Advantage
- History will also give occasion to expatiate on the advantage of civil orders and constitutions; how men and their properties are protected by joining in… Advantage
- If the new Universal History were also read, it would give a connected idea of human affairs, so far as it goes, which should be… Accompanied
- If you would know the value of money; go, and try to borrow some! For, he that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing! and indeed,… Borrow
- Whoever feels pain in hearing a good character of his neighbor, will feel a pleasure in the reverse. And those who despair to rise in… Character
- Truth and sincerity have a certain distinguishing native lustre about them which cannot be perfectly counterfeited; they are like fire and flame, that cannot be… Certain
- The best tranquilizer is a clear conscience. Best
- In order to be happy you need a good dog, a good woman, and ready money. Dog