Benjamin Franklin ( 10 of 244 )
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.
The way to see by Faith is to shut the Eye of Reason.
The way to see by Faith is to shut the Eye of Reason.
He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner.
He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner.
An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest
An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest
I confess that there are several parts of this Constitution which I do not at present approve, but I am read more
I confess that there are several parts of this Constitution which I do not at present approve, but I am not sure I shall never approve them. For having lived long, I have experienced many instances of being obliged by better information, or fuller consideration, to change opinions even on important subjects, which I once thought right, but found to be otherwise.
He that can have patience can have what he will.
He that can have patience can have what he will.
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.
Fatigue is the best pillow.
Fatigue is the best pillow.
Necessity never made a good bargain
Necessity never made a good bargain
Handle your tools without mittens.
Handle your tools without mittens.