Benjamin Franklin ( 10 of 244 )
A benevolent man should allow a few faults in himself, to keep his friends in countenance.
A benevolent man should allow a few faults in himself, to keep his friends in countenance.
Many a one, for the sake of finery on the back, has gone with a hungry belly, and half-starved their read more
Many a one, for the sake of finery on the back, has gone with a hungry belly, and half-starved their families. "Silks and satins, scarlets and velvets, put out the kitchen fire," as Poor Richard says.
At twenty years of age, the will reigns; at thirty, the wit; and at forty, the judgement.
At twenty years of age, the will reigns; at thirty, the wit; and at forty, the judgement.
Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.
Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.
There never was a good war or a bad peace.
There never was a good war or a bad peace.
Fish and guests smell after three days.
Fish and guests smell after three days.
He has paid dear, very dear, for his whistle.
He has paid dear, very dear, for his whistle.
If a man could half his wishes he would double his Troubles.
If a man could half his wishes he would double his Troubles.
Even peace may be purchased at too high a price.
Even peace may be purchased at too high a price.
Those things that hurt, instruct.
Those things that hurt, instruct.
