Benjamin Franklin ( 10 of 244 )
He has paid dear, very dear, for his whistle.
He has paid dear, very dear, for his whistle.
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.
He that can have Patience, can have what he will
He that can have Patience, can have what he will
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.
If a man could half his wishes he would double his Troubles.
If a man could half his wishes he would double his Troubles.
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.
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.
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.
Fish and guests smell after three days.
Fish and guests smell after three days.
There never was a good war or a bad peace.
There never was a good war or a bad peace.
