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Need Quotes by Benjamin Franklin
- Strangers are welcome because there is room enough for them all, and therefore the old Inhabitants are not jealous of them; the Laws protect them…
- Fools need advice most, but wise men only are the better for it.
- Chess is so interesting in itself, as not to need the view of gain to induce engaging in it; and thence it is never played…
- Industry need not wish, and he that lives upon hopes will die fasting. There are no gains without pains. He that hath a trade hath…
- We need a revolution every 200 years, because all governments become stale and corrupt after 200 years.
- 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…
- In order to be happy you need a good dog, a good woman, and ready money.
- The longer I live the more convinced I become that God governs in the affairs of men. And have we now forgotten that powerful friend?…
- Whenever we attempt to mend the scheme of Providence and to interfere in the Government of the world, we had need be very circumspect lest…
- Eat few suppers, and you'll need few medicines.
- As to the kindness you mention, I wish I could have been of more service to you than I have been, but if I had,…
- Fear to do ill, and you need fear else.
- Wise men don't need advice. Fools won't take it.
- Buy what thou hast no need of and ere long thou shalt sell thy necessities.
- Industry need not wish.
- You have on hand those things that you need if you have but the wit and wisdom to use them.
- Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." -The 5000 Year Leap
- A friend in need is a friend indeed!
- In the beginning of the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for Divine protection," he…
- Think how great a proportion of mankind, consists of weak and ignorant men and women, and of inexperienced youth of both sexes, who have need…
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