Setting too good an example is a kind of slander seldom forgiven

Quote by Benjamin Franklin

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If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins

If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins

A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.

A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.

ords may show a mans wit but actions his meaning

ords may show a mans wit but actions his meaning

If you wou'd be reveng'd of your enemy, govern your self

If you wou'd be reveng'd of your enemy, govern your self

Where liberty dwells, there is my country.

Where liberty dwells, there is my country.

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...

Hunger is the best pickle.

Hunger is the best pickle.

Sloth and Silence are a Fool's Virtues

Sloth and Silence are a Fool's Virtues

Proclaim not all thou knowest

Proclaim not all thou knowest

Read much, but not many books.

Read much, but not many books.

Observe all men; thy self most.

Observe all men; thy self most.

Again, He that sells upon Credit, asks a Price for what he sells, equivalent to...

Again, He that sells upon Credit, asks a Price for what he sells, equivalent to...

The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it...

The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it...

Pollio, who values nothing that's within, Buys books as men hunt Beavers, -- for their...

Pollio, who values nothing that's within, Buys books as men hunt Beavers, -- for their...

Better slip with foot than tongue

Better slip with foot than tongue

Each year one vicious habit rooted out, in time might make the worst man good...

Each year one vicious habit rooted out, in time might make the worst man good...

Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy.

Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy.

Those have a short Lent, who owe money to be paid at Easter.

Those have a short Lent, who owe money to be paid at Easter.

Flattery is a counterfeit money which, but for vanity, would have no circulation.

Flattery is a counterfeit money which, but for vanity, would have no circulation.

Life is short and so is money

Life is short and so is money