He that raises a large family does, indeed, while he lives to observe them, stand a broader mark for sorrow; but then he stands a broader mark for pleasure too.

Quote by Benjamin Franklin

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Games lubricate the body and the mind.

Games lubricate the body and the mind.

Where sense is wanting, everything is wanting.

Where sense is wanting, everything is wanting.

To lengthen thy life, lessen thy meals.

To lengthen thy life, lessen thy meals.

Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune yield.

Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune yield.

In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.

In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.

Leisure is the time for doing something useful. This leisure the diligent person will obtain...

Leisure is the time for doing something useful. This leisure the diligent person will obtain...

Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it.

Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it.

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,...

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

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

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

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

Love and lordship hate companions

Love and lordship hate companions

If you have time don't wait for time

If you have time don't wait for time

The way to see by faith is to shut the eye of reason.

The way to see by faith is to shut the eye of reason.

Observe all men; thy self most.

Observe all men; thy self most.

There's many witty men whose brains can't fill their bellies.

There's many witty men whose brains can't fill their bellies.

He'll cheat without scruple, who can without fear

He'll cheat without scruple, who can without fear

Hear reason, or she'll make you feel her.

Hear reason, or she'll make you feel her.

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

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

He that has done you a kindness will be more ready to do you another,...

He that has done you a kindness will be more ready to do you another,...

And whether you're an honest man, or whether you're a thief, depends on whose solicitor...

And whether you're an honest man, or whether you're a thief, depends on whose solicitor...