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Thought Quotes by Benjamin Franklin
- It would be thought a hard government that should tax its people one tenth part.
- 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 man is sometimes more generous when he has but a little money than when he has plenty, perhaps through fear of being thought to…
- The United States Constitutional Convention, except for three or four persons, thought prayers unnecessary.
- 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…
- 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…
- Love of country is the Mason's deed; world citizenship is his thought.
- 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 we look back in history for the character of the present sects in Christianity, we shall find a few that have not in their…
- Genius without education is like silver in the mine.
- For having lived long, I have experienced many instances of being obliged, by better information or fuller consideration, to change opinions, even on important subjects,…
- The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.
- Without Freedom of thought there can be no such thing as wisdom;and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech.
- Serving God is doing good to man, but praying is thought an easier service and therefore more generally chosen.
- 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…
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