I resolve to speak ill of no man whatever, not even in a matter of truth; but rather by some means excuse… — Benjamin Franklin Excuse Copy Share Image
The madness of mobs or the insolence of soldiers, or both, when too near to each other, occasion some mischief. — Benjamin Franklin American revolution Copy Share Image
Some volumes against Deism fell into my hands ... they produced an effect precisely the reverse to what was intended by the… — Benjamin Franklin Argument Copy Share Image
You must not, when you have gained a victory, use any triumphing or insulting expressions, nor show too much of the pleasure… — Benjamin Franklin Adversaries Copy Share Image
Often I sit up in my room reading the greatest part of the night, when the book was borrowed in the evening… — Benjamin Franklin Book Copy Share Image
Gentlemen, I have lived a long time and am convinced that God governs in the affairs of men. If a sparrow cannot… — Benjamin Franklin Affair Copy Share Image
“Slavery is such an atrocious debasement of human nature, that its very extirpation, if not performed with solicitous care, may sometimes open… — Benjamin Franklin Abolition 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 Truth Copy Share Image
The first Degree of Folly, is to conceit one's self wise; the second to profess it; the third to despise Counsel. — Benjamin Franklin Conceit Copy Share Image
We have no poor houses in the Colonies, and if we had, we would have no one to put in them, as… — Benjamin Franklin Colony Copy Share Image
A man can be beautiful physically, mentally, or personality wise. True beauty, though, is in the spirit. A genuine man who understands… — Benjamin Franklin Beautiful Copy Share Image
“...as I am not fond of giving advice,having seldom seen it taken” — Benjamin Franklin Advice Copy Share Image
When the people find that they can vote themselves money that will herald the end of the republic. — Benjamin Franklin Conservative Copy Share Image
Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other, and scarce in that; for it is true we may… — Benjamin Franklin Advice Copy Share Image
He that pursues two hares at once, does not catch one and lets the other go. — Benjamin Franklin Doe Copy Share Image
Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is. — Benjamin Franklin Ashamed Copy Share Image
Some men grow mad by studying much to know, But who grows mad by studying good to grow. — Benjamin Franklin Education Copy Share Image
Work while it is called today, for you know not how much you may be hindered tomorrow. One today is worth two… — Benjamin Franklin May Copy Share Image
