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1706–1790 United States
Benjamin Franklin (17 January, 1706 – 17 April, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A renowned polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and a diplomatic scientific and novice electrician; he was a major figure in the U.S.
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That the vegetable creation should restore the air which is spoiled by the animal part of it, looks like a rational system, and seems to be of a piece with the rest.
Every Body cries, a Union is absolutely necessary, but when they come to the Manner and Form of the Union, their weak Noddles are perfectly distracted.
A ship under sail and a big-bellied woman, are the handsomest two things that can be seen common.
Think of three Things, whence you came, where you are going, and to whom you must account.
Poor Richard's Almanack (1755)
'Tis more noble to forgive, and more manly to despise, than to revenge an Injury.
Poor Richard (1752)
He that would have a short Lent, let him borrow money to be repaid at Easter.
Poor Richard's Almanack (1783)
A ploughman on his legs is higher than a gentleman on his knees.
Poor Richard (1758)
If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some.
If you will not hear reason, she will surely rap your knuckles.
If you wou'd be reveng'd of your enemy, govern your self.
Poor Richard's Almanack (1734)
Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it.
Love your Enemies, for they tell you your Faults.
Poor Richard's Almanack (1733)
Distrust and caution are the parents of security.
When the well's dry, we know the worth of water.
He that can have patience can have what he will.
A mob's a monster; heads enough, but no brains.
Some are weather-wise, some are otherwise.
Poor Richard (1735)
Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.
Let me add, that only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.
He that would live in peace and at ease, Must not speak all he knows, nor judge all he sees.
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