“Mr. President I confess that there are several parts of this constitution which I do not at present approve, but I am… — Benjamin Franklin Hive Copy Share Image
Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful. — Benjamin Franklin Forbidden Copy Share Image
Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have either one. — Benjamin Franklin 4th of july Copy Share Image
There is much difference between imitating a good man and counterfeiting him. — Benjamin Franklin Character Copy Share Image
Most people return small favors, acknowledge medium ones and repay greater ones - with ingratitude. — Benjamin Franklin Acknowledge Copy Share Image
Where there is hunger, law is not regarded; and where law is not regarded, there will be hunger. — Benjamin Franklin Hunger Copy Share Image
Tomorrow, every Fault is to be amended; but that Tomorrow never comes. — Benjamin Franklin Tomorrow Copy Share Image
Take heed of the Vinegar of sweet Wine, and the Anger of Good-nature. — Benjamin Franklin Anger Copy Share Image
Tis against some mens principle to pay interest, and seems against others interest to pay the principle. — Benjamin Franklin Debt Copy Share Image
Setting too good an Example is a Kind of slander seldom forgiven. — Benjamin Franklin Example Copy Share Image
If by the liberty of the press were understood merely the liberty of discussing the propriety of public measures and political opinions,… — Benjamin Franklin Consent Copy Share Image
The electrical matter consists of particles extremely subtile, since it can permeate common matter, even the densest metals, with such ease and… — Benjamin Franklin Body Copy Share Image
A man is sometimes more generous when he has but a little money than when he has plenty, perhaps through fear of… — Benjamin Franklin Fear Copy Share Image
Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy. At least, you will by such conduct, stand the best chance for such… — Benjamin Franklin Chance Copy Share Image
Teach your child to hold his tongue; he'll learn fast enough to speak. — Benjamin Franklin Childhood Copy Share Image
Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who kept their swords. — Benjamin Franklin Beats Copy Share Image
Necessity knows no law; I know some attorneys of the same. — Benjamin Franklin Attorney Copy Share Image
You have on hand those things that you need if you have but the wit and wisdom to use them. — Benjamin Franklin Hands Copy Share Image
I have sometimes almost wished it had been my destiny to be born two or three centuries hence. — Benjamin Franklin Born Copy Share Image
I wish it were possible, from this instance, to invent a method of embalming drowned persons in such a manner that they… — Benjamin Franklin America Copy Share Image
