Like a man travelling in foggy weather, those at some distance before him on the road he sees wrapped up in the fog, as well as those behind him, and also the people in the fields on each side, but…

Quote by Benjamin Franklin

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The great secret of succeeding in conversation is to admire little, to hear much; always...

The great secret of succeeding in conversation is to admire little, to hear much; always...

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

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

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.

Distrust and caution are the parents of security.

Distrust and caution are the parents of security.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

He who falls in love with himself will have no rivals.

He who falls in love with himself will have no rivals.

Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it.

Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it.

Wise men don't need advice. Fools won't take it.

Wise men don't need advice. Fools won't take it.

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...

I think vital religion has always suffered when orthodoxy is more regarded than virtue. The...

I think vital religion has always suffered when orthodoxy is more regarded than virtue. The...

Constant dropping wears away stones

Constant dropping wears away stones

Who is rich? He that rejoices in his portion.

Who is rich? He that rejoices in his portion.

Humility makes great men twice honorable

Humility makes great men twice honorable

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.

The nearest I can make it out, Love your Enemies means, Hate your Friends

The nearest I can make it out, Love your Enemies means, Hate your Friends

He that rises late must trot all day.

He that rises late must trot all day.

If you would have a faithful servant, and one that you like, serve yourself.

If you would have a faithful servant, and one that you like, serve yourself.

A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things. There will be...

A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things. There will be...

The only way to avoid being miserable is not to have enough leisure to wonder...

The only way to avoid being miserable is not to have enough leisure to wonder...

I need so much time for doing nothing that I have no time for work.

I need so much time for doing nothing that I have no time for work.

Your face encompasses the beauty of the whole earth. Your lips, as red as ripening...

Your face encompasses the beauty of the whole earth. Your lips, as red as ripening...