It is a grand mistake to think of being great without goodness and I pronounce it as certain that there was never a truly great man that was not at the same time truly virtuous.

Quote by Benjamin Franklin

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Who is rich? He that rejoices in his portion.

Who is rich? He that rejoices in his portion.

He that's secure is not safe.

He that's secure is not safe.

The strictest law sometimes becomes the severest injustice.

The strictest law sometimes becomes the severest injustice.

In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.

In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.

Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and governments.

Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and governments.

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...

Nothing gives an author so much pleasure as to find his works respectfully quoted by...

Nothing gives an author so much pleasure as to find his works respectfully quoted by...

Anger is one of the sinews of the soul; he that wants it hath a...

Anger is one of the sinews of the soul; he that wants it hath a...

A good example is the best sermon.

A good example is the best sermon.

The first mistake in public business is the going into it.

The first mistake in public business is the going into it.

There is no little enemy

There is no little enemy

Despair ruins some, presumption many

Despair ruins some, presumption many

God works wonders now and then; behold a lawyer, an honest man.

God works wonders now and then; behold a lawyer, an honest man.

Nine men in ten are would be suicides.

Nine men in ten are would be suicides.

Diligence is the mother of good luck.

Diligence is the mother of good luck.

I hope... that mankind will at length, as they call themselves reasonable creatures, have reason...

I hope... that mankind will at length, as they call themselves reasonable creatures, have reason...

The only thing more expensive than education is ignorance.

The only thing more expensive than education is ignorance.

Fools need advice most, but wise men only are the better for it.

Fools need advice most, but wise men only are the better for it.

Whatever advice you give, be short.

Whatever advice you give, be short.

Teeth placed before the tongue give good advice.

Teeth placed before the tongue give good advice.