200+ "Benjamin Franklin" Quotes And Sayings

Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was the history's foremost polymath during the Founding era. He facilitated many civic organizations, including Philadelphia's fire department and its hospital. He founded the University of Pennsylvania and served as its President for over 40 years Read more

Franklin became one of the first members of America's First Junto society. He forged an extensive network that included southern aristocrats William Craven and Thomas Cooper (the two men who would found the London Company). As a political theorist, he had great impact on early American politics and government.

Many people die at twenty five and aren't buried until...
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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.
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He that can have patience can have what he will. Benjamin Franklin
A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned
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A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned Benjamin Franklin
Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle.
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Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle. Benjamin Franklin
Well done is better than well said.
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Well done is better than well said. Benjamin Franklin
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man...
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Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. Benjamin Franklin
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Hide not your talents, they for use were made, What's a sundial in the shade? Benjamin Franklin
Lost Time is never found again.
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Lost Time is never found again. Benjamin Franklin
If a man could have half of his wishes, he...
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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.
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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Benjamin Franklin
The best way to see Faith is to shut the...
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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...
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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...
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Vessels large may venture more, But little boats should keep near shore. Benjamin Franklin
Ohne Gedankenfreiheit gibt es keine Weisheit. Und ohne Redefreiheit keine...
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Ohne Gedankenfreiheit gibt es keine Weisheit. Und ohne Redefreiheit keine öffentliche Freiheit. Benjamin Franklin