2,150 Quotes by Benjamin Franklin

Our friend and we were invited aboard on a party of pleasure, which is to last forever. His chair was ready first, and he has gone before us. We could not all conveniently start together; and why should you and I be grieved at this, since we are soon to follow, and know where to find him.

He that buys upon Credit, pays Interest for what he buys.

If you argue and rankle and contradict, you may achieve a temporary victory - sometimes; but it will be an empty victory because you will never get your opponent's good will

At the workman's house hunger looks in, but dares not enter

As Pride increases, Fortune declines.

In other men we faults can spy,/ And blame the mote that dims their eye;/ Each little speck and blemish find;/ To our own stronger errors blind.

An education is the investment with the greatest returns.

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

He who multiplies riches multiplies cares.