Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chance you have in trying to change others.

Quote by Benjamin Franklin

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Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

Hope of gain lessens pain.

Hope of gain lessens pain.

Than that of defrauding the government.

Than that of defrauding the government.

Hear not ill of a friend, nor speak any of an enemy.

Hear not ill of a friend, nor speak any of an enemy.

I saw few die of hunger; of eating, a hundred thousand.

I saw few die of hunger; of eating, a hundred thousand.

The use of money is all the advantage there is in having it.

The use of money is all the advantage there is in having it.

Even peace may be purchased at too high a price.

Even peace may be purchased at too high a price.

They that will not be counseled, cannot be helped. If you do not hear reason...

They that will not be counseled, cannot be helped. If you do not hear reason...

Those disputing, contradicting, and confuting people are generally unfortunate in their affairs. They get victory,...

Those disputing, contradicting, and confuting people are generally unfortunate in their affairs. They get victory,...

When befriended, remember it; when you befriend, forget it.

When befriended, remember it; when you befriend, forget it.

He that drinks fast pays slow

He that drinks fast pays slow

Who had deceived thee so often as thyself?

Who had deceived thee so often as thyself?

A good example is the best sermon.

A good example is the best sermon.

Games lubricate the body and the mind.

Games lubricate the body and the mind.

Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise

Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise

My rule, in which I have always found satisfaction, is, never to turn aside in...

My rule, in which I have always found satisfaction, is, never to turn aside in...

The most exquisite folly is made of wisdom too fine spun

The most exquisite folly is made of wisdom too fine spun

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

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

I find it an effort to keep up appearances.

I find it an effort to keep up appearances.

Makeup and high heels are a plus, but a great smile and personality should be...

Makeup and high heels are a plus, but a great smile and personality should be...

I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.

I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.

This is an impressive crowd: the Have's and Have-more's. Some people call you the elites....

This is an impressive crowd: the Have's and Have-more's. Some people call you the elites....