Benjamin Franklin

The use of money is all the advantage there is in having it. ”

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. ”

Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn. ”

He that won't be counseled can't be helped. ”

Where sense is wanting, everything is wanting. ”

Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is. ”

When befriended, remember it; when you befriend, forget it. ”

Diligence is the mother of good luck. ”

I guess I don't so much mind being old, as I mind being fat and old. ”

The absent are never without fault, nor the present without excuse. ”