Benjamin Franklin ( 10 of 244 )
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.".
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.
In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes.
In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes.
Rather go to bed supperless than rise in debt.
Rather go to bed supperless than rise in debt.
Content makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor.
Content makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor.
Fatigue is the best pillow.
Fatigue is the best pillow.
Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor liberty to purchase power.
Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor liberty to purchase power.
He that blows the coals in quarrels he has nothing to do with has no right to complain if the read more
He that blows the coals in quarrels he has nothing to do with has no right to complain if the sparks fly in his face.
Never leave that till to-morrow which you can do to-day.
Never leave that till to-morrow which you can do to-day.
It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it
It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it
