He that waits upon a fortune, is never sure of a dinner.

Quote by Benjamin Franklin

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Many estates are spent in the getting, since women for tea forsake spinning and knitting,...

Many estates are spent in the getting, since women for tea forsake spinning and knitting,...

The King's cheese is half wasted in parings: But no matter, 'tis made of the...

The King's cheese is half wasted in parings: But no matter, 'tis made of the...

The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.

The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.

Most fools think they are only ignorant.

Most fools think they are only ignorant.

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

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

Industry need not wish.

Industry need not wish.

He is a fool who cannot be angry; but he is a wise man who...

He is a fool who cannot be angry; but he is a wise man who...

Three removes are as bad as a fire

Three removes are as bad as a fire

Games lubricate the body and the mind.

Games lubricate the body and the mind.

One today is worth two tomorrows.

One today is worth two tomorrows.

He that would live in peace and at ease must not speak all he knows...

He that would live in peace and at ease must not speak all he knows...

We are more thoroughly an enlightened people, with respect to our political interests, than perhaps...

We are more thoroughly an enlightened people, with respect to our political interests, than perhaps...

We must hang together, or surely we shall hang separately.

We must hang together, or surely we shall hang separately.

Observe all men; thy self most.

Observe all men; thy self most.

If Pride leads the Van, Beggary brings up the Rear

If Pride leads the Van, Beggary brings up the Rear

The most exquisite folly is made of wisdom too fine spun

The most exquisite folly is made of wisdom too fine spun

Why does the blind man's wife paint herself

Why does the blind man's wife paint herself

The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to...

The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to...

It takes but one positive thought when given a chance to survive and thrive to...

It takes but one positive thought when given a chance to survive and thrive to...

Your tale sir, would cure deafness

Your tale sir, would cure deafness

Law 16: Use absence to increase respect and honor.

Law 16: Use absence to increase respect and honor.