Benjamin Franklin ( 10 of 244 )
The most exquisite folly is made of wisdom too fine spun
The most exquisite folly is made of wisdom too fine spun
Poverty often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue; it is hard for an empty bag to stand upright.
Poverty often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue; it is hard for an empty bag to stand upright.
You and I were long friends : you are now my enemy, and I am yours.
You and I were long friends : you are now my enemy, and I am yours.
Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do.
Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do.
Let honesty and industry be thy constant companions, and spend one penny less than thy clear gains; then shall thy read more
Let honesty and industry be thy constant companions, and spend one penny less than thy clear gains; then shall thy pocket begin to thrive; creditors will not insult, nor want oppress, nor hungerness bite, nor nakedness freeze thee.
Energy and persistence alter all things.
Energy and persistence alter all things.
Diligence is the mother of good luck.
Diligence is the mother of good luck.
Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it.
Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it.
He who multiplies riches multiplies cares.
He who multiplies riches multiplies cares.
