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General Quotes by Benjamin Franklin
- Indeed the general natural Tendency of Reading good History, must be, to fix in the Minds of Youth deep Impressions of the Beauty and Usefulness…
- It is much to be lamented that a man of Franklin's general good character and great influence should have been an unbeliever in Christianity, and…
- Courteous Reader, Astrology is one of the most ancient Sciences, held in high esteem of old, by the Wise and the Great. Formerly, no Prince…
- Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy.
- Do you sincerely declare that you love mankind in general, of what profession or religion soever? Do you think any person ought to be harmed…
- I have so much faith in the general government of the world by Providence that I can hardly conceive a transaction of such momentous importance…
- In these sentiments, sir, I agree to this Constitution, with all its faults, if they are such; because I think a General Government necessary for…
- I think also, that general virtue is more probably to be expected and obtained from the education of youth, than from exhortations of adult persons;…
- Singularity in the right hath ruined many; happy those who are convinced of the general opinion.
- In general, mankind, since the improvement of cookery, eats twice as much as nature requires.
- Be studious in your profession, and you will be learned. Be industrious and frugal, and you will be rich. Be sober and temperate, and you…
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