Necessity never made a good bargain

Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Topics: Necessity Quotes

Let honesty and industry be thy constant companions, and spend one penny less than thy...

Let honesty and industry be thy constant companions, and spend one penny less than thy...

All who think cannot but see there is a sanction like that of religion which...

All who think cannot but see there is a sanction like that of religion which...

A good example is the best sermon.

A good example is the best sermon.

We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.

We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.

Observe all men, thyself most.

Observe all men, thyself 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.

Despair ruins some, presumption many

Despair ruins some, presumption many

Fond pride of dress is sure a very curse

Fond pride of dress is sure a very curse

They that will not be counseled, cannot be helped. If you do not hear reason...

They that will not be counseled, cannot be helped. If you do not hear reason...

If you'd lose a troublesome Visitor, lend him Money.

If you'd lose a troublesome Visitor, lend him Money.

There are three great friends: an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.

There are three great friends: an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.

Laziness travels so slowly that poverty soon overtakes him.

Laziness travels so slowly that poverty soon overtakes him.

Where sense is wanting, everything is wanting.

Where sense is wanting, everything is wanting.

Trusting too much to others' care is the ruin of many

Trusting too much to others' care is the ruin of many

Little boats should keep near shore

Little boats should keep near shore

Who says Jack is not generous? He is always fond of giving, and cares not...

Who says Jack is not generous? He is always fond of giving, and cares not...

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

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

Marriage is the most natural state of man, and... the state in which you will...

Marriage is the most natural state of man, and... the state in which you will...

The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation

The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation

Happiness is not a horse, you cannot harness it

Happiness is not a horse, you cannot harness it