Benjamin Franklin

Industry need not wish, and he who lives upon hope will die fasting. There are no gains without pains; then help hands, for I have no lands

Benjamin Franklin

Innocence is its own defense.

Benjamin Franklin

Is there anything men take more pains about than to render themselves unhappy?

Benjamin Franklin

It is a bad temper of mind that takes delight in opposition.

Benjamin Franklin

It is a grand mistake to think of being great without goodness and I pronounce it as certain that there was never a truly great man that was not at the same time truly virtuous.

Benjamin Franklin

It is a strange anomaly that men could be careful to insure their houses, their ships, their merchandise, and yet neglect to insure their lives – surely the most important of all to their families, and more subject to loss.

Benjamin Franklin

It is ill-manners to silence a fool and cruelty to let him go on.

Benjamin Franklin

It is observable that God has often called men to places of dignity and honor when they have been busy in the honest employment of their vocation.

Benjamin Franklin

It was about this time I conceiv’d the bold and arduous project of arriving at moral perfection.

Benjamin Franklin

It would be thought a hard government that should tax its people one tenth part.

Benjamin Franklin