Benjamin Franklin

Politician

British America

1706 - 1790

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Most people return small favors, acknowledge medium ones and repay greater ones - with ingratitude.
Benjamin Franklin
I look upon death to be as necessary to our constitution as sleep. We shall rise refreshed in the morning.
Benjamin Franklin
In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.
Benjamin Franklin
God works wonders now and then; Behold a lawyer, an honest man.
Benjamin Franklin
All who think cannot but see there is a sanction like that of religion which binds us in partnership in the serious work of the world.
Benjamin Franklin
The eye of the master will do more work than both his hands.
Benjamin Franklin
We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.
Benjamin Franklin
Work as if you were to live a hundred years. Pray as if you were to die tomorrow.
Benjamin Franklin
Tomorrow, every Fault is to be amended; but that Tomorrow never comes.
Benjamin Franklin
Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.
Benjamin Franklin