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Benjamin Franklin Inspirational Quotes (781)

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Creditors are a superstitious sect, great observers of set days and times.
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On the whole, though I never arrived at the perfection I had been so ambitious of obtaining, but fell far short of it, yet I was, by the endeavor, a better and a happier man than I otherwise should have been had I not attempted it.
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All who think cannot but see there is a sanction like that of religion which binds us in partnership in the serious work of the world.
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I look upon death to be as necessary to our constitution as sleep. We shall rise refreshed in the morning.
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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.
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Display is as false as it is costly.
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Employ thy time well, if thou meanest to gain leisure.
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It might be judged an affront to your understanding should I go about to prove this first principle the existence of a Diety and that He is the Creator of the universe, for that would suppose you ignorant of what all mankind in all ages have agreed in.
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I consent Sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure, that it is not the best.
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Poverty, Poetry, and new Titles of Honor, make Men ridiculous
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Now I've a sheep and a cow, every body bids me good morrow.
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Marriage is the most natural state of man, and therefore the state in which one is most likely to find solid happiness.
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Human happiness comes not from infrequent pieces of good fortune, but from the small improvements to daily life.
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If you want a thing done - go. If not - send.
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Singularity in the right hath ruined many happy those who are convinced of the general opinion.
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It is easier to build two chimneys than to keep one in fuel.
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Nothing brings more pain than too much pleasure nothing more bondage than too much liberty.
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He's the best physician that knows the worthlessness of most medicines.
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I am lord of myself, accountable to none.
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Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried with fewer tensions and more tolerance.
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If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture.
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He that takes a wife, takes care
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Most people return small favors, acknowledge medium ones and repay greater ones - with ingratitude.
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Why does the blind man's wife paint herself.
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