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Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin
Age: 84 †
Born: 1706
Born: January 17
Died: 1790
Died: April 17
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All wars are follies, very expensive and very mischievous ones. In my opinion, there never was a good war or a bad peace. When will mankind be convinced and agree to settle their difficulties by arbitration?
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The expenses required to prevent a war are much lighter than those that will, if not prevented, be absolutely necessary to maintain it.
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And where is the Prince who can afford to so cover his country with troops for its defense, as that ten thousand men descending from the clouds, might not in many places do an infinite deal of mischief, before a force could be brought together to repel them?
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In prosperous fortunes be modest and wise, The greatest may fall, and the lowest may rise: But insolent People that fall in disgrace, Are wretched and nobody pities their Case.
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Make the best use of both time and money. Add industry and frugal dealings if they pay very well and if you're free to it.
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He that drinks fast, pays slow.
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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 know as well as thee that I am no poet born It is a trade, I never learnt nor indeed could learn If I make verses-'tis in spite Of nature and my stars I write.
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You and I were long friends: you are now my enemy, and I am yours.
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Nor eye in a letter, nor hand in a purse, nor ear in the secret of another.
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He that lives upon hope will die fasting.
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'Tis true there is much to be done, . . . but stick to it steadily, and you will see great effects, for constant dropping wears away stones . . . and little strokes fell great oaks, as Poor Richard says. . . .
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The absent are never without fault. Nor the present without excuse.
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If you want a thing done - go. If not - send.
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Clean your finger before you point at my spots.
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Never confuse motion with action.
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Take counsel in wine, but resolve afterwards in water.
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Cut the Wings of your Hens and Hopes, lest they lead you a weary Dance after them.
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The US Constitution only guarantees your rights as a citizen, it doesn't guarantee happiness. It may take work, but if you have your rights, happiness is very possible.
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An education is the investment with the greatest returns.
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