Benjamin Franklin ( 10 of 244 )
Despair ruins some, presumption many
Despair ruins some, presumption many
Sin is not harmful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful.
Sin is not harmful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful.
Admiration is the daughter of ignorance.
Admiration is the daughter of ignorance.
Each year, one vicious habit rooted out, in time ought to make the worst man good.
Each year, one vicious habit rooted out, in time ought to make the worst man good.
Energy and persistence conquer all things.
Energy and persistence conquer all things.
The absent are never without fault, nor the present without excuse.
The absent are never without fault, nor the present without excuse.
If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in read more
If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.
How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments.
How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments.
The nearest I can make it out, "Love your Enemies" means, "Hate your Friends"
The nearest I can make it out, "Love your Enemies" means, "Hate your Friends"
Three can keep a secret, if two are dead.
Three can keep a secret, if two are dead.
