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.
If a man could half his wishes he would double his Troubles.
If a man could half his wishes he would double his Troubles.
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.
They that are on their guard and appear ready to receive their adversaries, are in much less danger of being read more
They that are on their guard and appear ready to receive their adversaries, are in much less danger of being attacked than the supine, secure and negligent.
He that can have Patience, can have what he will
He that can have Patience, can have what he will
Constant complaint is the poorest sort of pay for all the comforts we enjoy.
Constant complaint is the poorest sort of pay for all the comforts we enjoy.
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.
Fish and guests smell after three days.
Fish and guests smell after three days.
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.
There never was a good war or a bad peace.
There never was a good war or a bad peace.
