Famous Benjamin Franklin Quotes
A man being sometimes more generous when he has but a little money than when he has plenty, perhaps thro’ fear of being thought to have but little.– Benjamin Franklin
So convenient a thing to be a reasonable creature, since it enables one to find or make a reason for every thing one has a mind to do.– Benjamin Franklin
The people heard it, and approved the doctrine, and immediately practiced the contrary.– Benjamin Franklin
Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.– Benjamin Franklin
… I think this Law, by which I am punished, is both unreasonable in itself, and particularly severe… Polly Baker– Benjamin Franklin
He who can have patience can have what he will.– Benjamin Franklin
We must, indeed, all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.– Benjamin Franklin
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.– Benjamin Franklin
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!– Benjamin Franklin
If you will not hear reason, she’ll rap your knuckles.– Benjamin Franklin