Benjamin Franklin ( 10 of 244 )
Ambition has its disappointments to sour us, but never the good fortune to satisfy us. Its appetite grows keener by read more
Ambition has its disappointments to sour us, but never the good fortune to satisfy us. Its appetite grows keener by indulgence and all we can gratify it with at present serves but the more to inflame its insatiable desires.
He does not possess wealth that allows it to possess him.
He does not possess wealth that allows it to possess him.
'Tis against some men's principle to pay interest, and seems against others' interest to pay the principle.
'Tis against some men's principle to pay interest, and seems against others' interest to pay the principle.
God heals, and the Doctor takes the Fees
God heals, and the Doctor takes the Fees
If you wouldst live long, live well, for folly and wickedness shorten life.
If you wouldst live long, live well, for folly and wickedness shorten life.
Glass, china, and reputation are easily cracked, and never mended well.
Glass, china, and reputation are easily cracked, and never mended well.
There was never a good war, or a bad peace.
There was never a good war, or a bad peace.
He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner.
He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner.
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.
Fatigue is the best pillow.
Fatigue is the best pillow.
