Benjamin Franklin ( 10 of 244 )
He that raises a large family does, indeed, while he lives to observe them, stand a broader mark for sorrow; read more
He that raises a large family does, indeed, while he lives to observe them, stand a broader mark for sorrow; but then he stands a broader mark for pleasure too.
If you would be loved, love, and be loveable.
If you would be loved, love, and be loveable.
The absent are never without fault, nor the present without excuse.
The absent are never without fault, nor the present without excuse.
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.
God works wonders now and then; Behold a lawyer, an honest man.
God works wonders now and then; Behold a lawyer, an honest man.
Happiness consists more in the small conveniences of pleasures that occur every day, than in great pieces of good fortune read more
Happiness consists more in the small conveniences of pleasures that occur every day, than in great pieces of good fortune that happen but seldom to a man in the course of his life.
Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be read more
Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.
He that won't be counselled can't be helped.
He that won't be counselled can't be helped.
Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.
Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.
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.
