Benjamin Franklin ( 10 of 244 )
Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful
Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful
Be civil to all; sociable to many; familiar with few.
Be civil to all; sociable to many; familiar with few.
Energy and persistence alter all things.
Energy and persistence alter all things.
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.
At 20 years of age the will reigns; at 30, the wit; at 40, the judgment.
At 20 years of age the will reigns; at 30, the wit; at 40, the judgment.
Half the truth is often a great lie.
Half the truth is often a great lie.
Be at War with your Vices, at Peace with your Neighbours, and let every New-Year find you a better Man.
Be at War with your Vices, at Peace with your Neighbours, and let every New-Year find you a better Man.
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.
Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have, nor do they deserve, either read more
Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.
Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor liberty to purchase power.
Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor liberty to purchase power.
