There are three faithful friends: an old wife, an old dog, and ready money. Benjamin Franklin
Where there is marriage without love, there will be love without marriage. Benjamin Franklin
If you would persuade, you must appeal to interest rather than intellect. Benjamin Franklin
The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance. Benjamin Franklin
Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin
In general, mankind, since the improvement of cookery, eats twice as much as nature requires.Benjamin Franklin
Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight. Benjamin Franklin
A full belly makes a dull brain. Benjamin Franklin
Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes. Benjamin Franklin
Creditors have better memories than debtors. Benjamin Franklin
Distrust and caution are the parents of security. Benjamin Franklin
If a man could have just half of his wishes, he would double his troubles. Benjamin Franklin
An autobiography usually reveals nothing bad about its writer except his memory. Benjamin Franklin
A cheerful face is nearly as good for an invalid as healthy weather. Benjamin Franklin
In general, mankind, since the improvement of cookery, eats twice as much as nature requires. Benjamin Franklin
The discontented man finds no easy chair. Benjamin Franklin
Energy and persistence alter all things. Benjamin Franklin
Love your enemies, for they tell you your faults. Benjamin Franklin
He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner. Benjamin Franklin
Creditors have better memories than debtors. Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin Quotes
Courteous Reader, Astrology is one of the most ancient Sciences, held in high esteem of old, by the Wise and the Great. Formerly, no Prince would make War or Peace, nor any General fight in Battle, in short, no important affair was undertaken without first consulting an Astrologer. Benjamin Franklin
A good example is the best sermon. Benjamin Franklin
A single man has not nearly the value he would have in a state of union. He is an incomplete animal. He resembles the odd half of a pair of scissors. Benjamin Franklin
Success has ruined many a man. Benjamin Franklin
A spoonful of honey will catch more flies than a spoonful of vinegar. Benjamin Franklin
Where there is Hunger, Law is not regarded; and where Law is not regarded, there will be Hunger. Benjamin Franklin
If you’d have a Servant that you like, serve your self. Benjamin Franklin
You may delay, but time will not, and lost time is never found again. Benjamin Franklin
I have generally found that a man who is good at manufacturing excuses is good at nothing else. Benjamin Franklin
Don’t throw stones at your neighbours, if your own windows are glass. Benjamin Franklin
The worst wheel of the cart makes the most noise. Benjamin Franklin
Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead. Benjamin Franklin
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Benjamin Franklin
Sloth like rust, consumes faster than labor wears, while the used key is always bright. Benjamin Franklin
Diligence overcomes difficulties, sloth makes them. Benjamin Franklin
Pride that dines on vanity, sups on contempt. Benjamin Franklin
Who had deceived thee so often as thyself? Benjamin Franklin