Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

American author, politician, philosopher, scientist
17 January 1706 — 17 April 1790

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There never was a good War, or a bad Peace.

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Tis a great confidence in a friend to tell him your faults; greater to tell him his.

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

Well done is better than well said.

Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful.

One today is worth two tomorrows.

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At 20 years of age the Will reigns; at 30 the Wit; at 40 the Judgment.

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

All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move.

He that lives upon hope will die fasting.

If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

There was never a good knife made of bad steel.

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