"There is none deceived but he that trusts."
Benjamin Franklin
Inventor, Statesman, Author
Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father of the United States, renowned for his contributions to science, politics, and philosophy, especially through 'Poor Richard's Almanack.'
- Born
- January 17, 1706
- Died
- April 17, 1790
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Benjamin Franklin quotes (page 49 of 70)
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"Constant dropping wears away stones"
"Take heed of the Vinegar of sweet Wine, and the Anger of Good-nature."
"Most fools think they are only ignorant."
"The most acceptable service of God is doing good to man."
"Cut the Wings of your Hens and Hopes, lest they lead you a weary Dance after them."
"He is no clown that drives the plow, but he that doth clownish things."
"All things are cheap to the saving, dear to the wasteful"
"Do you love truth for truth's sake, and will you endeavor impartially to find and receive it yourself, and communicate it to others?"
"Proclaim not all thou knowest, all thou knowest, all thou hast, nor all thou cans't."
"If you have a bald head don't walk out in the sun because you will get burned."
"One of the advantages of being a 'reasonable creature' is that one can find a reason for whatever one wants to do."
"Get what you can, and what you get hold; 'tis the Stone that will turn all your Lead into Gold."
"He does not possess wealth; it possesses him."
"He that would travel much, should eat little."
"Why does the blind man's wife paint herself."
"The next thing most like living one's life over again seems to be a recollection of that life, and to make that recollection as durable as possible by putting it down in writing."
"La pereza anda tan despacio que la pobreza no tarda en alcanzarla."
"America cultivates best what Germany brought forth."
"Who pleasure gives, Shall joy receive"