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Benjamin Franklin
Age: 84 †
Born: 1706
Born: January 17
Died: 1790
Died: April 17
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Hot things, sharp things, sweet things, cold things All rot the teeth, and make them look like old things.
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It is the duty of mankind on all suitable occasions to acknowledge their dependence on the Divine Being.
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Many have been ruined by buying good Pennyworths.
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He that sows Thorns, should never go barefoot.
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The borrower is a slave to the lender and the debtor to the creditor.
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Pride is said to be the last vice the good man gets clear of.
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I believe there is one Supreme most perfect being. [...] I believe He is pleased and delights in the happiness of those He has created and since without virtue man can have no happiness in this world, I firmly believe He delights to see me virtuous.
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The art of acting consists in keeping people from coughing.
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The way to wealth is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality: that is, waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both. Without industry and frugality nothing will do, and with them everything.
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Take counsel in wine, but resolve afterwards in water.
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He who multiplies riches multiplies cares.
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If thou hast wit and learning, add to it wisdom and modesty.
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To be proud of virtue, is to poison yourself with the Antidote.
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An Egg to day is better than a Hen to-morrow.
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A good spouse and health is a person's best wealth.
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