- 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.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Benjamin Franklin Quotes
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