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.
Applause waits on success.
Applause waits on success.
In order for three people to keep a secret, two must be dead.
In order for three people to keep a secret, two must be dead.
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.
Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.
Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.
Search others for their virtues, thyself for thy vices.
Search others for their virtues, thyself for thy vices.
Lend money to an enemy, and thou will gain him, to a friend and thou will lose him.
Lend money to an enemy, and thou will gain him, to a friend and thou will lose him.
Force shites upon Reason's Back.
Force shites upon Reason's Back.
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.
