Foxes Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“Many foxes grow gray but few grow good.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Poor Richard's Almanack, 1735
Most people age physically, but moral character is rarer to develop.
In simple terms: Physical aging is common; moral growth is rare.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate virtue over time.
Themes
virtue
aging
character
growth
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- parenting
- mentorship
- self-improvement
Key Concepts
ethics
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you nurture moral virtues daily?
- What habits hinder character growth?
A Different Perspective
Moral improvement often requires conscious effort and may be overlooked.
![“The only thing is that ordinarily when I do dance with [women] they think I am suddenly going to throw them over a table or twist them all around. All I want to do is one-two, one-two-three - a simple fox trot. But they're shaking with anticipation at the thought that I'm about to whip them around…” quote by Gene Kelly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/073/gene-kelly-11878_anticipation_the-only-thing-is-that-ordinarily-when-i_44100.jpg)
![“I certainly don't feel like I have a monopoly on [opinions] because I have the job at FOX - any one of a thousand people could have the job. There are people out there that have just as educated an opinion on what I'm calling or describing as I do.” quote by Joe Buck](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/175/joe-buck-2808_calling_i-certainly-don-t-feel-like-i-have-a-mon_83393.jpg)
![“I have to say, early on, to be fair, in the [Barack] Obama administration, the Obama White House said that Fox News was not a true news organization.” quote by Donald Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/34f/donald-trump-18_administration_i-have-to-say-early-on-to-be-fair-in-the_87678.jpg)