Benjamin Franklin

I never knew a man who was good at making excuses who was good at anything else.

Benjamin Franklin

I think that humanity brings much misery on itself by the false value they put on things.

Benjamin Franklin

I was surprised to find myself so much fuller of faults than I had imagined, but I had the satisfaction of seeing them diminish.

Benjamin Franklin

I would advise you to read with a pen in your hand and enter in a little book short hints of what you feel that is common or that may be useful; for this will be the best method of imprinting such portcullis in your memory.

Benjamin Franklin

If a man empties his purse into his head, no one can take it from him.

Benjamin Franklin

If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

Benjamin Franklin

If thou thinkest twice, before thou speakest once, thou wilt speak twice the better for it.

Benjamin Franklin

If you want something done, ask a busy person.

Benjamin Franklin

If you want to be loved, love and be loveable.

Benjamin Franklin

If you want to be rich, think of the savings and get them.

Benjamin Franklin