A word to the wise is enough, and many words won't fill a bushel. Benjamin Franklin More Quotes by Benjamin Franklin More Quotes From Benjamin Franklin I never turned to drink. It seemed to turn to me. Benjamin Franklin turns alcohol drinking Observe all men, thyself most. Benjamin Franklin self-observation poor-richard men Vicious actions are not hurtful because they are forbidden, but forbidden because they are hurtful. Benjamin Franklin vicious hurtful action Religion I found to be without any tendency to inspire, promote, or confirm morality, serves principally to divide us and make us unfriendly to one another. Benjamin Franklin atheism inspire religion The used key is always bright. Benjamin Franklin poor-richard keys use Spare when young, and spend when old. Benjamin Franklin spares young God heals, and the doctor takes the fees. Energy and persistence conquer all things. He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else. How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! Oh, it's easier to keep Holidays than Commandments. Well done is better than well said. Benjamin Franklin persistence holiday doctors A highwayman is as much a robber when he plunders in a gang as when single; and a nation that makes an unjust war is only a great gang. Benjamin Franklin unjust war peace There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one's self. Benjamin Franklin acceptance jewels self Where sense is wanting, everything is wanting. Benjamin Franklin wisdom He who falls in love with himself will have no rivals. Benjamin Franklin temporary-insanity love fall The problem with common sense is, it isn't. Benjamin Franklin common-sense problem common I early found that when I worked for myself alone, myself alone worked for me; but when I worked for others also, others worked also for me. Benjamin Franklin found work A full Belly brings forth every Evil. Benjamin Franklin belly evil food Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle. Benjamin Franklin cheer-up light darkness The way to be safe is never to be secure. Benjamin Franklin safety change doubt Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily cracked, and never well mended. Benjamin Franklin reputation glasses success Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of. Benjamin Franklin inspirational love life When will mankind be convinced and agree to settle their difficulties by arbitration? Benjamin Franklin arbitration compromise war Little strokes fell great oaks. Benjamin Franklin persistence 4th-of-july business
