Skip to content

Anger Quote by Benjamin Franklin

“A quarrelsome man has no good neighbours.” quote by Benjamin Franklin
Download Open image
“A quarrelsome man has no good neighbours.”

Benjamin Franklin

About This Quote

Source Essay: Poor Richard's Almanack, 1748

A quarrelsome person drives away potential allies and creates a hostile environment.

In simple terms: Being argumentative isolates you from helpful neighbors.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate calm and cooperation.

Themes

relationships communication community

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • neighborhood disputes
  • team projects
  • family gatherings

Key Concepts

Conflict avoidance social harmony

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you turn conflict into collaboration?
  • What habits reduce quarrelsome behavior?
A Different Perspective

Even a calm person may still face uncooperative neighbors.

3.3 out of 5 (4 ratings)

More by Benjamin Franklin

Explore all 1,692 Benjamin Franklin quotes

More Anger quotes

Browse all 7,020 Anger quotes