Benjamin Franklin quotes

Benjamin Franklin was an American polymath, renowned as a founding father, inventor, and diplomat. His experiments with electricity and his contributions to the Declaration of Independence shaped American history. He remains celebrated for his curiosity, wit, and civic leadership. Here are 687 of his quotes:

Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame. (Benjamin Franklin)
In order for three people to keep a secret, two must be dead. View quote
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Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy. View quote
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Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today. View quote
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Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. View quote
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There was never a good war, or a bad peace. View quote
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One today is worth two tomorrows. View quote
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It is easier to suppress the first desire than to satisfy all that follow it. View quote
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Creditors have better memories than debtors. View quote
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Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. View quote
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An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. (Benjamin Franklin)
Before you consult your fancy, consult your purse. View quote
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There are three faithful friends, an old wife, an old dog, and ready money. View quote
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Well done is better than well said. View quote
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The doors of wisdom are never shut. View quote
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Fatigue is the best pillow. View quote
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People who are willing to give up freedom for the sake of short term security, deserve neither freedom nor security. View quote
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He that blows the coals in quarrels he has nothing to do with has no right to complain if the sparks fly in his face. View quote
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Where there's marriage without love, there will be love without marriage. View quote
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He who falls in love with himself will have no rivals. View quote
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Time is money. (Benjamin Franklin)
Life's Tragedy is that we get old to soon and wise too late. View quote
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Be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing. View quote
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He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else. View quote
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Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade? View quote
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Benjamin Franklin

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Occupation: American Author
Born: January 17, 1706
Died: April 17, 1790
Quotes count: 687
Wikipedia: Benjamin Franklin

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