Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is hurtful

Quote by Benjamin Franklin

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Since thou are not sure of a minute, throw not away an hour.

Since thou are not sure of a minute, throw not away an hour.

The world is full of fools and faint hearts; and yet everyone has courage enough...

The world is full of fools and faint hearts; and yet everyone has courage enough...

Observe all men; thy self most.

Observe all men; thy self most.

Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.

Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.

It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one...

It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one...

Words may show a man's wit but actions his meaning.

Words may show a man's wit but actions his meaning.

God heals and the doctor takes the fee.

God heals and the doctor takes the fee.

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

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

Beware the hobby that eats.

Beware the hobby that eats.

There will be sleeping enough in the grave

There will be sleeping enough in the grave

Sloth and Silence are a Fool's Virtues

Sloth and Silence are a Fool's Virtues

Where liberty dwells, there is my country.

Where liberty dwells, there is my country.

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...

Fond pride of dress is sure a very curse

Fond pride of dress is sure a very curse

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.

Without justice, courage is weak.

Without justice, courage is weak.

Do good to thy friend to keep him, to thy enemy to gain him.

Do good to thy friend to keep him, to thy enemy to gain him.

Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.

Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and...

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and...

Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.

Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.

Strong hope is a much greater stimulant of life than any realized joy could be.

Strong hope is a much greater stimulant of life than any realized joy could be.