Idle hands are the devil's playthings. Benjamin Franklin More Quotes by Benjamin Franklin More Quotes From Benjamin Franklin Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is. Benjamin Franklin povertylibertymoney [E]very Man who comes among us, and takes up a piece of Land, becomes a Citizen, and by our Constitution has a Voice in Elections, and a share in the Government of the Country. Benjamin Franklin landmencountry Sloth makes all things difficult, but industry all easy; and he that riseth late must trot all day, and shall scarce overtake his business at night; while laziness travels so slowly, that poverty soon overtakes him. Benjamin Franklin lazinessslothnight The best is the cheapest. Benjamin Franklin quality Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor. Benjamin Franklin libertyhappinessmen In success be moderate. Humility makes great men twice honourable. Benjamin Franklin great-menhumilitymen Chess teaches foresight, by having to plan ahead; vigilance, by having to keep watch over the whole chess board; caution, by having to restrain ourselves from making hasty moves; and finally, we learn from chess the greatest maxim in life - that even when everything seems to be going badly for us we should not lose heart, but always hoping for a change for the better, steadfastly continue searching for the solutions to our problems. Benjamin Franklin heartwatchesmoving Silence - Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation. Benjamin Franklin benefitssilencemay He who is in love with himself has no rivals. Benjamin Franklin rivals When men differ in opinion, both sides ought equally to have the advantage of being heard by the public; when Truth and Error have fair play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter. Benjamin Franklin errorsplaymen God heals, and the doctor takes the fees. Benjamin Franklin godinspirationalfunny If you, do what you should not, you must bear what you would not. Benjamin Franklin evilbearsaction If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some. Benjamin Franklin moneyinspiringfunny He that drinks his Cyder alone, let him catch his Horse alone. Benjamin Franklin ciderdrinkhorse It is very hard to dislike someone you have helped Benjamin Franklin dislike-someonehardhuman-nature All wars are follies, very expensive and very mischievous ones. Benjamin Franklin battlemoneywar Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin inspirationallifefunny Are you angry that others disappoint you? Remember you cannot depend upon yourself. Benjamin Franklin angerremembers-youremember-you You must always be prepared. Make sure to look at things from all angles. If you are not prepared you will fail. Benjamin Franklin anglefailinglooks He that hath a Trade, hath an Estate. Benjamin Franklin estates4th-of-julytrade
