Do good to thy friend to keep him, to thy enemy to gain him. Benjamin Franklin More Quotes by Benjamin Franklin More Quotes From Benjamin Franklin Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government; when this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved, and tyranny is erected on its ruins. Republics and limited monarchies derive their strength and vigor from a popular examination into the action of the magistrates. Benjamin Franklin support government taken I have lived, Sir, a long time and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth -- that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured, Sir, in the sacred writings that "except the Lord build they labor in vain that build it." I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without his concurring aid we shall succeed in this political building no better than the Builders of Babel Benjamin Franklin writing believe fall How few there are who have courage enough to own their faults, or resolution enough to mend them. Benjamin Franklin faults enough courage Most men die at 25, we just don't bury them until they are 70. Benjamin Franklin deep-thought men people An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. When it comes to investing, nothing will pay off more than educating yourself. Do the necessary research, study and analysis before making any investment decisions. Benjamin Franklin investing analysis decision For every minute spent in organizing, an hour is earned. Benjamin Franklin hours minutes preparation We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. Benjamin Franklin stupid education work Well done is better than well said. Benjamin Franklin motivational-sports success inspirational Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Benjamin Franklin freedom doe men Repeal that [welfare] law, and you will soon see a change in their manners. ... Six days shalt thou labor, though one of the old commandments long treated as out of date, will again be looked upon as a respectable precept; industry will increase, and with it plenty among the lower people; their circumstances will mend, and more will be done for their happiness by inuring them to provide for themselves, than could be done by dividing all your estates among them. Benjamin Franklin law long people Without Freedom of thought there can be no such thing as wisdom;and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech. Benjamin Franklin patriotic freedom wisdom Never ruin an apology with an excuse. Benjamin Franklin im-sorry positivity apology Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship. Benjamin Franklin money business leadership Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody. Benjamin Franklin powerful wisdom wise The way to secure peace is to be prepared for war. They that are on their guard, and appear ready to receive their adversaries, are in much less danger of being attacked, than the supine, secure, and negligent. Benjamin Franklin danger war way For having lived long, I have experienced many instances of being obliged, by better information or fuller consideration, to change opinions, even on important subjects, which I once thought right but found to be otherwise. Benjamin Franklin change long thinking Educate your children to self-control, to the habit of holding passion and prejudice and evil tendencies subject to an upright and reasoning will, and you have done much to abolish misery from their future and crimes from society. Benjamin Franklin patriotic passion children Here is my Creed. I believe in one God, creator of the Universe. That he governs it by his Providence. That he ought to be worshiped. That the most acceptable service we render him is doing good to his other children. That the soul of Man is immortal, and will be treated with justice in another life respecting its conduct in this. Benjamin Franklin men believe children That which hurts, also instructs. Benjamin Franklin hurt Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days. Benjamin Franklin cute-funny smell inspirational
