Benjamin Franklin Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings

280 Famous Quotes by Benjamin Franklin
“Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.”
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“I have always thought that one man of tolerable abilities may work great changes, and accomplish great affairs among mankind, if he first forms a good plan, and, cutting off all amusements or other employments that would divert his attention, make the execution of that same plan his sole study and business.”
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“The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity.”
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“You may delay, but time will not, and lost time is never found again.”
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“Some are weather-wise, some are otherwise.”
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