Benjamin Franklin

In reality, there is, perhaps, no one of our natural passions so hard to subdue as pride. ”

God grant that not only the love of liberty but a thorough knowledge of the rights of man may pervade all the nations of the earth, so that a philosopher may set his foot anywhere on its surface and say: 'This is my country.' ”

Where there's marriage without love, there will be love without marriage. ”

He who falls in love with himself will have no rivals. ”

If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins. ”

Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy. ”

Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterwards. ”

If you would be loved, love, and be loveable. ”

Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead. ”

I have never entered into any controversy in defense of my philosophical opinions; I leave them to take their chance in the world. If they are right, truth and experience will support them; if wrong, they ought to be refuted and rejected. Disputes are apt to sour one's temper and disturb one's quiet. ”