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Public Quotes by Benjamin Franklin
- 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…
- [T]he more public provisions were made for the poor, the less they provided for themselves, and of course became poorer . . . [taking] away…
- If by the liberty of the press were understood merely the liberty of discussing the propriety of public measures and political opinions, let us have…
- 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.…
- Private property ... is a Creature of Society, and is subject to the Calls of that Society, whenever its Necessities shall require it, even to…
- Since they are our right, let us be vigilant to preserve them uninfringed, and free from encroachments. If animosities arise, and we should be obliged…
- History will also afford frequent opportunities of showing the necessity of a public religion, from its usefulness to the public; the advantage of a religious…
- When men differ in opinion, both sides ought equally to have the advantage of being heard by the public; when Truth and Error have fair…
- We must not in the course of public life expect immediate approbation and immediate grateful acknowledgment of our services. But let us persevere through abuse…
- 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…
- The first mistake in public business is the going into it.
- In my youth, I traveled much, and I observed in different countries, that the more public provisions were made for the poor, the less they…
- Those who govern, having much business on their hands, do not generally like to take the trouble of considering and carrying into execution new projects.…
- Without Freedom of thought there can be no such thing as wisdom;and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech.
- Without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdom; and no such thing as public liberty without freedom of speech; which is…
- Whoever shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.
- Nothing is more important for the public wealth than to form and train youth in wisdom and virtue. Only a virtuous people are capable of…
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