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Benjamin Franklin Quotes

«Who is strong? He that can conquer his bad Habits. Who is rich? He that rejoices in his Portion.»
«Promises may get thee Friends, but Nonperformance will turn them into Enemies.»
«When Death puts out our Flame, the Snuff will tell,/ If we were Wax, or Tallow by the Smell./ At a great Pennyworth, pause a while.»
«He that idly loses 5 s. worth of time, loses 5 s. & might as prudently throw 5 s. in the River.»
«Blessed is he that expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.»
«He that hath a Trade, hath an Estate.»
«Love & lordship hate companions.»
«Opportunity is the great Bawd.»
«The most exquisite Folly is made of Wisdom spun too fine.»
«Wish not so much to live long as to live well.»