Benjamin Franklin

I confess that there are several parts of this Constitution which I do not at present approve, but I am read more

I confess that there are several parts of this Constitution which I do not at present approve, but I am not sure I shall never approve them. 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, which I once thought right, but found to be otherwise.

A little neglect may breed great mischief.

A little neglect may breed great mischief.

Admiration is the daughter of ignorance.

Admiration is the daughter of ignorance.

Drive thy business, let not that drive thee.

Drive thy business, let not that drive thee.

At 20 years of age the will reigns; at 30 the wit; at 40 the judgment.

At 20 years of age the will reigns; at 30 the wit; at 40 the judgment.