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Me Quotes by Benjamin Franklin
- It seems to me, that if statesmen had a little more arithmetic, or were accustomed to calculation, wars would be much less frequent.
- Some volumes against Deism fell into my hands ... they produced an effect precisely the reverse to what was intended by the writers; for the…
- Revealed religion has no weight with me.
- 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…
- I think vital religion has always suffered when orthodoxy is more regarded than virtue. The scriptures assure me that at the last day we shall…
- I think opinions should be judged by their influences and effects; and if a man holds none that tend to make him less virtuous or…
- I believe there is one Supreme most perfect being. ... I believe He is pleased and delights in the happiness of those He has created;…
- Give me yesterday's bread, this day's flesh, and last year's cider
- I think that a young state, like a young virgin, should modestly stay at home, and wait the application of suitors for an alliance with…
- My rule, in which I have always found satisfaction, is, never to turn aside in public affairs through views of private interest; but to go…
- Now I've a sheep and a cow, every body bids me good morrow.
- If any man flatters me, I'll flatter him again; tho' he were my best Friend.
- Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.
- And whether you're an honest man, or whether you're a thief, depends on whose solicitor has given me my brief.
- This gave me occasion to observe, that when Men are employ'd they are best contented. For on the Days they work'd they were good-natur'd and…
- O powerful goodness! Bountiful Father! Merciful Guide! Increase in me that wisdom which discovers my truest interest. Strengthen my resolution to perform what that wisdom…
- I never turned to drink. It seemed to turn to me.
More Me Quotes
- To be free in an age like ours, one must be in a position of authority. That in itself would be enough… — Hannah Arendt
- I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth than adore… — Pietro Aretino
- Flattery and deceit are the darlings of great men, and so with these men spread the butter on thick, if you want… — Pietro Aretino
- 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
- Boxing gave me the opportunities to grow into the person that I am today. — Alexis Arguello
- I try to push ideas away, and the ones that will not leave me alone are the ones that ultimately end up… — J. J. Abrams
- I'm literally open to any medium that will have me. — J. J. Abrams
- From heresy, frenzy and jealousy, good Lord deliver me. — Ludovico Ariosto
- Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever. — Aristophanes
- My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake. — Aristotle
- Plato is dear to me, but dearer still is truth. — Aristotle
- A real man loves his wife, and places his family as the most important thing in life. Nothing has brought me more… — Frank Abagnale