Benjamin Franklin

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.

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.

The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to read more

The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity.

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.

A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things. There will be sleeping enough in the grave.

A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things. There will be sleeping enough in the grave.