Benjamin Franklin ( 10 of 244 )
Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be read more
Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.
The longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of read more
The longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of man; and if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid?
An undutiful Daughter will prove an unmanageable Wife.
An undutiful Daughter will prove an unmanageable Wife.
Happiness consists more in the small conveniences of pleasures that occur every day, than in great pieces of good fortune read more
Happiness consists more in the small conveniences of pleasures that occur every day, than in great pieces of good fortune that happen but seldom to a man in the course of his life.
Much virtue in Herbs, little in men.
Much virtue in Herbs, little in men.
Sin is not harmful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful.
Sin is not harmful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful.
Diligence is the mother of good luck.
Diligence is the mother of good luck.
Singularity in the right hath ruined many happy those who are convinced of the general opinion.
Singularity in the right hath ruined many happy those who are convinced of the general opinion.
The absent are never without fault, nor the present without excuse.
The absent are never without fault, nor the present without excuse.
Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.
Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.
