Benjamin Franklin (1706-01-17 - 1790-04-17)

Don't quote me... Quote Benjamin Franklin - American


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Beware of the young doctor and the old barber.

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Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.

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Drive thy business or it will drive thee.

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Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

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Energy and persistence conquer all things.

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He that is of the opinion money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money.

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He that lives upon hope will die fasting.

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Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sun-dial in the shade?

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If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.

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Search others for their virtues, thyself for thy vices.

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Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.

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Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.

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Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759

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Creditors have better memories than debtors.

Poor Richard’s Almanac, 1758

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By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail

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