Friends and neighbors, the taxes are indeed very heavy, and if those laid on by the government were the only ones we had to pay, we might more easily discharge them; but we have many others, and much more grievous…

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.

Nothing but Money,Is sweeter than Honey.

Nothing but Money,Is sweeter than Honey.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more...

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more...

Do good to thy friend to keep him, to thy enemy to gain him.

Do good to thy friend to keep him, to thy enemy to gain him.

Most fools think they are only ignorant.

Most fools think they are only ignorant.

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...

Ere fancy you consult, consult your purse

Ere fancy you consult, consult your purse

Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed; too severe, seldom executed

Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed; too severe, seldom executed

Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in...

Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in...

Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his...

Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his...

You and I were long friends : you are now my enemy, and I am...

You and I were long friends : you are now my enemy, and I am...

Even peace may be purchased at too high a price.

Even peace may be purchased at too high a price.

The best time to make friends is before you need them. Ether Barrymore

The best time to make friends is before you need them. Ether Barrymore

God heals and the doctor takes the fee.

God heals and the doctor takes the fee.

Eat and drink such an exact Quantity as the Constitution of thy Body allows of,...

Eat and drink such an exact Quantity as the Constitution of thy Body allows of,...

A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.

A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.

There are 3 faithful friends, an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.

There are 3 faithful friends, an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.

If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write something...

If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write something...

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

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

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