There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one's self.

Quote by Benjamin Franklin

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He that drinks fast pays slow

He that drinks fast pays slow

Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a wig, and...

Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a wig, and...

God works wonders now and then; behold a lawyer, an honest man.

God works wonders now and then; behold a lawyer, an honest man.

Half a truth is often a great lie.

Half a truth is often a great lie.

Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have,...

Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have,...

Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his...

Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his...

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

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

Admiration is the daughter of ignorance.

Admiration is the daughter of ignorance.

Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.

Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.

Work while it is called today, for you know not how much you will be...

Work while it is called today, for you know not how much you will be...

There was never a good war or a bad peace.

There was never a good war or a bad peace.

Fear to do ill, and you need fear else.

Fear to do ill, and you need fear else.

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

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

Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out.

Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out.

The human brain is like a railroad freight car -- guaranteed to have a certain...

The human brain is like a railroad freight car -- guaranteed to have a certain...

Eat to please thyself, but dress to please others.

Eat to please thyself, but dress to please others.

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.

Humility makes great men twice honorable

Humility makes great men twice honorable

I have no trouble with y enemies. But my god damn friends... they are the...

I have no trouble with y enemies. But my god damn friends... they are the...

Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the...

Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the...