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Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.

Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Shame Quotes,
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The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.

The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Ignorance Quotes,
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Fish and visitors stink after three days.

Fish and visitors stink after three days.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Guests Quotes,
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They that are on their guard and appear ready to receive their adversaries, are in much less danger of being read more

They that are on their guard and appear ready to receive their adversaries, are in much less danger of being attacked than the supine, secure and negligent.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Vigilance Quotes,
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In general, mankind, since the improvement of cookery, eats twice as much as nature requires.

In general, mankind, since the improvement of cookery, eats twice as much as nature requires.

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