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Quotations by author » Benjamin Franklin
American Statesman, Scientist, Philosopher, Printer, Writer and Inventor. 1706-1790 |
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| 'Tis against some men's principle to pay interest, and seems against others' interest to pay the principle |
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| 'Tis better leave for an enemy at one's death, than beg of a friend in one's life |
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| ...It is in the religion of ignorance that tyranny begins... |
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| A bargain is something you have to find a use for once you have bought it |
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| A benevolent man should allow a few faults in himself, to keep his friends in countenance |
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| A cheerful face is nearly as good for an invalid as healthy weather. |
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| A child thinks 20 shillings and 20 years can never be spent. |
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| A child thinks 20 shillings and 20 years can scarce ever be spent. |
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| A countryman between two lawyers is like a fish between two cats. |
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| A false friend and a shadow attend only while the sun shines |
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| A fine genius in his own country, is like a gold in the mine. |
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| A good example is the best sermon. |
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| A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges. |
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| A greater Quantity of some things may be eaten than of others, some being of lighter Digestion than others. |
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