To err is human, to repent divine, to persist devilish

Quote by Benjamin Franklin

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Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.

Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.

Many a man thinks he is buying pleasure, when he is really selling himself to...

Many a man thinks he is buying pleasure, when he is really selling himself to...

If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will...

Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will...

Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each...

Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each...

The only thing more expensive than education is ignorance.

The only thing more expensive than education is ignorance.

Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.

Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.

Leisure is time for doing something useful; this leisure the diligent man will obtain, but...

Leisure is time for doing something useful; this leisure the diligent man will obtain, but...

Wars are not paid for in wartime, the bill comes later.

Wars are not paid for in wartime, the bill comes later.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

He that is of the opinion money will do everything may well be suspected of...

He that is of the opinion money will do everything may well be suspected of...

Human felicity is produced not as much by great pieces of good fortune that seldom...

Human felicity is produced not as much by great pieces of good fortune that seldom...

Rebellion against tyrants is obedience to God.

Rebellion against tyrants is obedience to God.

There was never a good war, or a bad peace.

There was never a good war, or a bad peace.

The first mistake in public business is the going into it.

The first mistake in public business is the going into it.

Creditors have better memories than debtors; creditors are a superstitious sect, great observers of set...

Creditors have better memories than debtors; creditors are a superstitious sect, great observers of set...

Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.

Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.

Hunger is the best pickle.

Hunger is the best pickle.

It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.

It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.

Words may show a man's wit but actions his meaning.

Words may show a man's wit but actions his meaning.