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An ounce of wit that is bought, Is worth a pound that is taught.
Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin
Age: 84 †
Born: 1706
Born: January 17
Died: 1790
Died: April 17
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Gentlemen, I have lived a long time and am convinced that God governs in the affairs of men. If a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? I move that prayer imploring the assistance of Heaven be held every morning before we proceed to business.
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I am lord of myself, accountable to none.
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Doing an injury puts you below your enemy revenging one make you but even with him forgiving it sets you above him.
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