| |  | | | | | Quotations by author » Benjamin Franklin
American Statesman, Scientist, Philosopher, Printer, Writer and Inventor. 1706-1790 | | Quotes: 1 - 20 of 923 | Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next ... Last | | | | | | 'Tis against some men's principle to pay interest, and seems against others' interest to pay the principle | | Uncategorized | | | 'Tis better leave for an enemy at one's death, than beg of a friend in one's life | | Uncategorized | | | ...It is in the religion of ignorance that tyranny begins... | | Uncategorized | | | A bargain is something you have to find a use for once you have bought it | | Uncategorized | | | A benevolent man should allow a few faults in himself, to keep his friends in countenance | | Uncategorized | | | A cheerful face is nearly as good for an invalid as healthy weather. | | Money | | | A child thinks 20 shillings and 20 years can never be spent. | | Uncategorized | | | A child thinks 20 shillings and 20 years can scarce ever be spent. | | Children | | | A countryman between two lawyers is like a fish between two cats. | | Uncategorized | | | A false friend and a shadow attend only while the sun shines | | Friendship | | | | | A fine genius in his own country, is like a gold in the mine. | | Uncategorized | | | | | | | | | A good example is the best sermon. | | Example | | | | | | | A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges. | | Uncategorized | | | A greater Quantity of some things may be eaten than of others, some being of lighter Digestion than others. | | Uncategorized | | | | | | | |
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