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Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a wig, and a wife.
Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin
Age: 84 †
Born: 1706
Born: January 17
Died: 1790
Died: April 17
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One good husband is worth two good wives, for the scarcer things are, the more they are valued.
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My refusing to eat flesh occasioned an inconveniency, and I was frequently chid for my singularity.
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The purpose of money was to purchase one's freedom to pursue that which is useful and interesting.
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The two most beautiful sights I have witnessed in my life are a full blown ship at sail and the round-bellied pregnant female.
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A little neglect may breed great mischief. ... For want of a nail, the shoe was lost for want of a shoe, the horse was lost for want of a horse, the battle was lost for want of the battle, the war was lost.
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Grace thou thy house and let not that grace thee.
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Those who prefer security to liberty deserve neither.
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One day is worth a thousand tomorrows.
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Annual giving is the custom of making a gift-a-year to an institution in which one has faith.
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Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and parliaments. If we can get rid of the former, we may easily bear the latter.
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Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself.
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... there is much truth in the Italian saying, 'Make yourselves sheep, and the wolves will eat you.'
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Then plough deep while sluggards sleep, and you shall have corn to sell and to keep.
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When men are employed they are best contented.
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Some make Conscience of wearing a Hat in the Church, who make none of robbing the Altar.
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