Benjamin Franklin ( 10 of 244 )
Trouble springs from idleness, and grievous toil from needless ease.
Trouble springs from idleness, and grievous toil from needless ease.
Whoever feels pain in hearing a good character of his neighbor, will feel a pleasure in the reverse. And those read more
Whoever feels pain in hearing a good character of his neighbor, will feel a pleasure in the reverse. And those who despair to rise in distinction by their virtues, are happy if others can be depressed to a level of themselves.
A good conscience is a continued Christmas.
A good conscience is a continued Christmas.
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.".
Hear not ill of a friend, nor speak any of an enemy.
Hear not ill of a friend, nor speak any of an enemy.
Leisure is time for doing something useful; this leisure the diligent man will obtain, but the lazy man never
Leisure is time for doing something useful; this leisure the diligent man will obtain, but the lazy man never
Fatigue is the best pillow
Fatigue is the best pillow
He that is of the opinion money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money.
He that is of the opinion money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money.
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.
The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.
