Benjamin Franklin ( 10 of 244 )
He that cannot obey, cannot command.
He that cannot obey, cannot command.
Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.
Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.
Plough deep while sluggards sleep.
Plough deep while sluggards sleep.
Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one
Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one
Want of care does us more damage than want of knowledge
Want of care does us more damage than want of knowledge
The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to read more
The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity.
Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.
Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.
He that can take rest is greater than he that can take cities.
He that can take rest is greater than he that can take cities.
A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.
A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.
He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals.
He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals.
