
Many people die at twenty five and aren't buried until they are seventy five.Benjamin Franklin

He that can have patience can have what he will.Benjamin Franklin

A Penny Saved is a Penny EarnedBenjamin Franklin

Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle.Benjamin Franklin

Well done is better than well said.Benjamin Franklin

Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.Benjamin Franklin
Were I a Roman Catholic, perhaps I should on this occasion vow to build a chapel to some saint, but as I am not, if I were to vow at all, it should be to build a light-house.[ Letter to his wife, 17 July 1757, after narrowly avoiding a shipwreck; often misquoted as "Lighthouses are more helpful than churches."]Benjamin Franklin

Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.Benjamin Franklin

If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth writing.Benjamin Franklin
In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is Freedom, in water there is bacteria.Benjamin Franklin

I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.Benjamin Franklin

Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.Benjamin Franklin

Hide not your talents, they for use were made, What's a sundial in the shade?Benjamin Franklin

Lost Time is never found again.Benjamin Franklin

If a man could have half of his wishes, he would double his troubles.Benjamin Franklin

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.Benjamin Franklin

The best way to see Faith is to shut the eye of Reason.Benjamin Franklin

Tis easier to suppress the first desire than to satisfy all that follow it.Benjamin Franklin

Vessels large may venture more, But little boats should keep near shore.Benjamin Franklin

Ohne Gedankenfreiheit gibt es keine Weisheit. Und ohne Redefreiheit keine öffentliche Freiheit.Benjamin Franklin