Sunday, January 27, 2008

Benjamin Franklin Quotes

  • Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.
  • Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.
  • He that speaks much, is much mistaken.
  • The worst wheel of the cart makes the most noise.
  • Admiration is the daughter of ignorance.
  • It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.
  • Energy and persistence conquer all things.
  • There are two ways of being happy: We must either diminish our wants or augment our means - either may do - the result is the same and it is for each man to decide for himself and to do that which happens to be easier.
  • Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor.
  • When in doubt, don't.
  • Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out.
  • Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do.
  • When you're finished changing, you're finished.
  • Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one
  • In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.
  • Money has never made man happy, nor will it, there is nothing in its nature to produce happiness. The more of it one has the more one wants.

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