Philosopher Ben Franklin
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I have been wanting to organize some of Benjamin Franklin's thoughts I like. OnMyList seems to be the place:
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The doors of wisdom are never shut.
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Lost time is never found again.
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An innocent plowman is more worthy than a vicious prince.
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He that speaks much, is much mistaken.
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Those who in quarrels interpose, must often wipe a bloody nose.
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All blood is alike ancient.
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An ounce of wit that is bought, is worth a pound that is taught.
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One today, is worth two tomorrow.
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The tongue is ever turning to the aching tooth.
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Where sense is wanting, everything is wanting.
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Light purse, heavy heart.
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Wars bring scars.
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Wink at small faults, remember thou hast great ones.
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A true friend is the best possession.
Great List , In Springfield you call Ben Franklin the Plumber for all your Plumbing Services!
Ben reading? I like it.
Franklin was brilliant. I've read a lot about him. Few people know that he had a habit of using unattributed quotes, and then not arguing when people thought he made them up. In this case, for example, #5 was lifted from John Gay, who died before Franklin was born; #7 is an old Spanish proverb too old for attribution, but it certainly predates Franklin; and #9 actually comes from Thomas Fuller, who died before Franklin was born.
Ben was a sly cat and an old dog. Wouldn't doubt he borrowed a few. There are so many. Plan to add more.
"The sleeping fox catches no poultry."
"The sleeping fox catches no poultry."
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