Poverty often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue; it is hard for an empty bag to stand upright

Quote by Benjamin Franklin

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Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more...

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more...

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.

When in doubt, don't.

When in doubt, don't.

Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.

Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.

A word to the wise is enough

A word to the wise is enough

Excess in all other Things whatever, as well as in Meat and Drink, is also...

Excess in all other Things whatever, as well as in Meat and Drink, is also...

God heals, and the Doctor takes the Fees

God heals, and the Doctor takes the Fees

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,...

If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins

If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins

In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.

In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.

To Follow by faith alone is to follow blindly.

To Follow by faith alone is to follow blindly.

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

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

Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time; for that's the stuff life is...

Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time; for that's the stuff life is...

Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise

Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more...

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more...

Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in...

Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in...

It is a grand mistake to think of being great without goodness and I pronounce...

It is a grand mistake to think of being great without goodness and I pronounce...

A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges.

A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges.

The discontented man finds no easy chair.

The discontented man finds no easy chair.

A small leak can sink a great ship.

A small leak can sink a great ship.