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Good Quotes by Benjamin Franklin
- I have been apt to think that there has never been, nor ever will be, any such thing as a good war, or a bad…
- Ambition has its disappointments to sour us, but never the good fortune to satisfy us. Its appetite grows keener by indulgence and all we can…
- I have always thought that one man of tolerable abilities may work great changes, and accomplish great affairs among mankind, if he first forms a…
- A Bible and a newspaper in every house, a good school in every district; all studied and appreciated as they merit; are the principal support…
- The noblest question in the world is: 'What good may I do in it?'
- Take one thing with another, and the world is a pretty good sort of a world, and it is our duty to make the best…
- What vast additions to the conveniences and comforts of living might mankind have acquired, if the money spent in wars had been employed in works…
- If you can't pay for a thing, don't buy it. If you can't get paid for it, don't sell it. Do this, and you will…
- A cheerful face is nearly as good for an invalid as healthy weather.
- The good Education of Youth has been esteemed by wise Men in all Ages, as the surest Foundation of the Happiness both of private Families…
- 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…
- When a religion is good, I conceive it will support itself; and when it does not support itself, and God does not take care to…
- Do not, however, mistake me. It is not to my good friend's heresy that I impute his honesty. On the contrary, 'tis his honesty that…
- 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…
- If principle is good for anything, it is worth living up to.
- Life is a kind of Chess, with struggle, competition, good and ill events.
- Take heed of the Vinegar of sweet Wine, and the Anger of Good-nature.
- What good shall I do this day?
- That wise Men have in all Ages thought Government necessary for the Good of Mankind; and, that wise Governments have always thought Religion necessary for…
- All wars are follies, very expensive and very mischievous ones. In my opinion, there never was a good war or a bad peace. When will…
- Most people dislike vanity in others, whatever share they have of it themselves; but I give it fair quarter, wherever I meet with it, being…
- When you are good to others, you are best to yourself.
- I think with you, that nothing is of more importance for the public weal, than to form and train up youth in wisdom and virtue.…
- A long life may not be good enough, but a good life is long enough.
- When religion is good, it will take care of itself. When it is not able to take care of itself, and God does not see…
More Good Quotes
- Dedicate yourself to the good you deserve and desire for yourself. Give yourself peace of mind. You deserve to be happy. You… — Hannah Arendt
- The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil. — Hannah Arendt
- Few girls are as well shaped as a good horse. — Hannah Arendt
- Economic growth may one day turn out to be a curse rather than a good, and under no conditions can it either… — Hannah Arendt
- Having been a child actor, I remember how directors would trick me to get good performances out of me. I don't think… — Asia Argento
- I do think the heart can balance out the mind, if your heart is in a good place it can give you… — Alexis Arguello
- Aside from a handful of guys boxing is missing the good trainers, that's why our sport is so in the air now… — Alexis Arguello
- I work with really hard-working people who are really good at what they do. — J. J. Abrams
- From heresy, frenzy and jealousy, good Lord deliver me. — Ludovico Ariosto
- Jealousy is both reasonable and belongs to reasonable men, while envy is base and belongs to the base, for the one makes… — Aristotle
- Good habits formed at youth make all the difference. — Aristotle
- Therefore, the good of man must be the end of the science of politics. — Aristotle