Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one.

Quote by Benjamin Franklin

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He that drinks fast pays slow

He that drinks fast pays slow

Drink Water, Put the Money in your Pocket, and leave the Dry-bellyach in the Punchbowl.

Drink Water, Put the Money in your Pocket, and leave the Dry-bellyach in the Punchbowl.

Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a wig, and...

Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a wig, and...

Marriage is the most natural state of man, and... the state in which you will...

Marriage is the most natural state of man, and... the state in which you will...

It is much easier to suppress a first desire than to satisfy those that follow.

It is much easier to suppress a first desire than to satisfy those that follow.

Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.

Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.

Don't judge men's wealth or godliness by their Sunday appearance.

Don't judge men's wealth or godliness by their Sunday appearance.

There are three great friends: an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.

There are three great friends: an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.

To the generous mind the heaviest debt is that of gratitude, when it is not...

To the generous mind the heaviest debt is that of gratitude, when it is not...

If you'd have it done, Go: if not, Send

If you'd have it done, Go: if not, Send

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

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

For having lived long, I have experienced many instances of being obliged, by better information...

For having lived long, I have experienced many instances of being obliged, by better information...

If you would be loved, love and be lovable.

If you would be loved, love and be lovable.

He who multiplies riches multiplies cares.

He who multiplies riches multiplies cares.

Ill Customs & bad Advice are seldom forgotten.

Ill Customs & bad Advice are seldom forgotten.

Little boats should keep near shore

Little boats should keep near shore

If you desire many things, many things will seem but a few.

If you desire many things, many things will seem but a few.

How many observe Christ's birthday! How few his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays...

How many observe Christ's birthday! How few his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays...

There is no question but that if Jesus Christ, or a great prophet from another...

There is no question but that if Jesus Christ, or a great prophet from another...

Genius without religion is only a lamp on the outer gate of a palace; it...

Genius without religion is only a lamp on the outer gate of a palace; it...