Benjamin Franklin ( 10 of 244 )
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. -Benjamin Franklin.
There never was a good war, or a bad peace. -Benjamin Franklin.
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.
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 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.
He that's secure is not safe.
He that's secure is not safe.
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.
Here you would know, and enjoy, what prosperity will way of
Washington. For a thousand leagues have nearly the read more
Here you would know, and enjoy, what prosperity will way of
Washington. For a thousand leagues have nearly the same effect
with a thousand years.
