Benjamin Franklin ( 10 of 244 )
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.
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.
He that can have Patience, can have what he will
He that can have Patience, can have what he will
He has paid dear, very dear, for his whistle.
He has paid dear, very dear, for his whistle.
There never was a good war or a bad peace.
There never was a good war or a bad peace.
Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.
Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.
Fish and guests smell after three days.
Fish and guests smell after three days.
If a man could half his wishes he would double his Troubles.
If a man could half his wishes he would double his Troubles.
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Even peace may be purchased at too high a price.
Even peace may be purchased at too high a price.
