Maxioms by Benjamin Franklin
Despair ruins some, presumption many
Despair ruins some, presumption many
A virtuous heretic shall be saved before a wicked Christian
A virtuous heretic shall be saved before a wicked Christian
He does not possess wealth that allows it to possess him.
He does not possess wealth that allows it to possess him.
Search others for their virtues, thyself for thy vices.
Search others for their virtues, thyself for thy vices.
God grant, that not only the Love of Liberty, but a thorough Knowledge of the Rights of Man, may pervade read more
God grant, that not only the Love of Liberty, but a thorough Knowledge of the Rights of Man, may pervade all the Nations of the Earth, so that a Philosopher may set his foot anywhere on its Surface, and say, "This is my Country.".
