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

Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Topics: Being A Man Quotes

Even peace may be purchased at too high a price.

Even peace may be purchased at too high a price.

Don't judge men's wealth or godliness by their Sunday appearance.

Don't judge men's wealth or godliness by their Sunday appearance.

Don't judge men's wealth or godliness by their Sunday appearance.

Don't judge men's wealth or godliness by their Sunday appearance.

Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.

Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.

Tomorrow, every Fault is to be amended; but that Tomorrow never comes.

Tomorrow, every Fault is to be amended; but that Tomorrow never comes.

Deny Self for Self's sake

Deny Self for Self's sake

Vice knows she's ugly, so puts on her maskVice knows she's ugly, so puts on...

Vice knows she's ugly, so puts on her maskVice knows she's ugly, so puts on...

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...

A cheerful face is nearly as good for an invalid as healthy weather.

A cheerful face is nearly as good for an invalid as healthy weather.

Never confuse motion with action.

Never confuse motion with action.

In rivers and bad governments, the lightest things swim at the top

In rivers and bad governments, the lightest things swim at the top

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Grief for a dead Wife, and a troublesome Guest, Continues to the threshold, and there...

Grief for a dead Wife, and a troublesome Guest, Continues to the threshold, and there...

Trouble knocked on the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away.

Trouble knocked on the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away.

Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will...

Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will...

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

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

Nothing gives an author so much pleasure as to find his works respectfully quoted by...

Nothing gives an author so much pleasure as to find his works respectfully quoted by...

The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to...

The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to...

The most positive men are the most credulous.

The most positive men are the most credulous.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed,...

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed,...

If Marilyn is in love with my husband it proves she has good taste, for...

If Marilyn is in love with my husband it proves she has good taste, for...