Benjamin Franklin
Electricity experiments, founding father
Sayings by Benjamin Franklin
The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.
The great secret of succeeding in conversation is to admire little, to hear much, to contradict seldom, and to use all the good manners one can.
He that is rich, and wants a reputation, may buy it dear. But he that is poor, and wants one, may buy it cheap.
Three things are men most apt to be cheated in, a horse, a wig, and a wife.
The most important of all business is to be busy.
What maintains one vice would bring up two children.
God works wonders now and then; Behold! a lawyer, an honest man!
If you would be loved, love and be amiable.
Contentment makes poor men rich, discontent makes rich men poor.
The way to wealth is as short as the way to market.
He that has a trade, has an estate; and he that has a calling, has an office of profit and honor.
It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.
Never confuse motion with action.
Half a truth is often a great lie.
It is a grand mistake to think of being great without ever being good.
The borrower is servant to the lender and the debtor to the creditor.
There are no gains without pains.
He that has a calling, has an office of profit and honor.
Industry need not wish, and he that lives upon hopes will die fasting.
If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some.