You have two choices, write about something of significance or do something someone wants to write about. Benjamin Franklin More Quotes by Benjamin Franklin More Quotes From Benjamin Franklin The sleeping fox catches no poultry. Benjamin Franklin educationalbusinesssleep I have sometimes almost wished it had been my destiny to be born two or three centuries hence. Benjamin Franklin destinythreetwo A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle. Benjamin Franklin teamworkleadershipmotivational Wish not so much to live long as to live well. Benjamin Franklin 4th-of-julywishlong The apostle Paul very seriously advised Timothy to put some wine in his water for health's sake, but not one of the apostles nor any of the holy fathers have ever recommended putting water in wine Benjamin Franklin winewaterfather People who are willing to give up freedom for the sake of short term security, deserve neither freedom nor security. Benjamin Franklin giving-upinspirationalpeace A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges. Benjamin Franklin cakepoliticalsarcastic Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly and, if you speak, speak accordingly. Benjamin Franklin wisdomhopeintegrity Think of these things, whence you came, where you are going, and to whom you must account. Benjamin Franklin accountabilitywhere-you-arethinking No man ought to own more property than needed for his livelihood; the rest, by right, belonged to the state. Benjamin Franklin statesneededmen In prosperous fortunes be modest and wise, The greatest may fall, and the lowest may rise: But insolent People that fall in disgrace, Are wretched and nobody pities their Case. Benjamin Franklin wisepeoplefall There is no kind of dishonesty into which otherwise good people more easily and frequently fall than that of defrauding the government. Benjamin Franklin governmentwarfall All human situations have their inconveniences. We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future; and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment, and frequently for the worse. Benjamin Franklin amendmentsfuturevision Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and governments. Benjamin Franklin 4th-of-julypridekings A single man has not nearly the value he would have in a state of union. He is an incomplete animal. He resembles the odd half of a pair of scissors. Benjamin Franklin halfanimalmen Interest which blinds some People, enlightens others. Benjamin Franklin enlighteningblindpeople Give me 26 lead soldiers and I will conquer the world. Benjamin Franklin conquer-the-worldsoldiergiving The proud hate pride in others. Benjamin Franklin proudhatepride As often as we do good, we sacrifice. Benjamin Franklin sacrifice There will be sleeping enough in the grave. Benjamin Franklin positive-thinkingbusinessinspirational
