Benjamin Franklin ( 10 of 244 )
He that cannot obey, cannot command.
He that cannot obey, cannot command.
Plough deep while sluggards sleep.
Plough deep while sluggards sleep.
Want of care does us more damage than want of knowledge
Want of care does us more damage than want of knowledge
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.
Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one
Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one
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 falls in love with himself will have no rivals.
He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals.
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.
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.
Sin is not harmful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is harmful.
Sin is not harmful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is harmful.
