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Such 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…
- Slavery is such an atrocious debasement of human nature, that its very extirpation, if not performed with solicitous care, may sometimes open a source of…
- 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…
- I say it is impossible that so sensible a people [citizens of Paris], under such circumstances, should have lived so long by the smoky, unwholesome,…
- 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…
- Grief for a dead Wife, and a troublesome Guest, Continues to the threshold, and there is at rest; But I mean such wives as are…
- You must not, when you have gained a victory, use any triumphing or insulting expressions, nor show too much of the pleasure you feel; but…
- The electrical matter consists of particles extremely subtile, since it can permeate common matter, even the densest metals, with such ease and freedom as not…
- Masonic ideas are the precious jewels of Speculative Masons; the should be kept bright and sparkling for all the brethren to see and to admire.…
- 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…
- Governments having failed the people, the people are entirely justified in assuming for themselves and essential role in government. Where a government takes proper measures…
- If you would know the value of money; go, and try to borrow some! For, he that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing! and indeed,…
- There is no such thing as a good war or a bad peace.
- I would advise you to read with a pen in your hand and enter in a little book short hints of what you feel that…
- If a sound body and a sound mind, which is as much as to say health and virtue, are to be preferred before all other…
- Revelation, indeed, as such had no influence on my mind
- A temperate Diet frees from Diseases; such are seldom ill, but if they are surprised with Sickness, they bear it better, and recover sooner; for…
- Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.
- Without Freedom of thought there can be no such thing as wisdom;and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech.
- 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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- We don't have sources who are dissidents on other sources. Should they come forward, that would be a tricky situation for us.… — Julian Assange