Grace Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“Grace thou thy house and let not that grace thee.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Advice to a Young Man, 1748
The line advises that one should maintain personal virtue and not rely on external grace or favor to sustain one’s moral standing.
In simple terms: Stay virtuous without depending on external blessings.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner moral strength.
Themes
virtue
self‑reliance
morality
humility
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
moral
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- leadership
- teaching
- personal counseling
Key Concepts
ethics
personal development
self‑discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal virtues sustain you?
- How can you avoid relying on external approval?
A Different Perspective
Grace alone may be insufficient without effort.
![“Through the grace of a thief, one can become a thief and through the grace of a Gnani [the enlightened one], one can become a Gnani [the enlightened one].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/102/dada-bhagwan-31_enlightened_through-the-grace-of-a-thief-one-can-bec_4725.jpg)
