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.

About This Quote

The person who is wise learns from everyone. The person who is powerful governs his passions. The person who is rich is content with what he has. And yet, the only one who truly rules his passions, controls his resources, and is content with what he has is nobody.

Some Similar Quotes

1. When someone loves you, the way they talk about you is different. You feel safe and comfortable. - Jess C. Scott

---

2. The man of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies but also to hate his friends. - Friedrich Nietzsche

---

3. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection - Sharon Salzberg

---

4. In youth, it was a way I had, To do my best to please. And change, with every passing lad To suit his theories. But now I know the things I know And do the things I do, And if you do not like me... - Dorothy Parker

---

5. You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and... - Sharon Salzberg

---

More Quotes By Benjamin Franklin

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

---

2. He that can have patience can have what he will.

---

3. A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

---

4. Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle.

---

5. Well done is better than well said.

---