More - Benjamin Franklin Quotes

Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.

Benjamin Franklin

 American Politician Freedom

I have always thought that one man of tolerable abilities may work great changes, and accomplish great affairs among mankind, if he first forms a good plan, and, cutting off all amusements or other employments that would divert his attention, make the execution of that same plan his sole study and business.

Benjamin Franklin

 Planning

The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity.

Benjamin Franklin

 Forgiveness

You may delay, but time will not, and lost time is never found again.

Benjamin Franklin

 Delay Procrastination

Some are weather-wise, some are otherwise.

Benjamin Franklin

 Man

Trickery and treachery are the practices of fools that have not the wits enought to be honest

Benjamin Franklin

 Fools And Foolishness

Tricks and treachery are the practice of fools, that don't have brains enough to be honest.

Benjamin Franklin

 American Politician Brains

The only thing more expensive than education is ignorance.

Benjamin Franklin

 Advice

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Benjamin Franklin

 Advice American Politician

The nearest I can make it out, "Love your Enemies" means, "Hate your Friends"

Benjamin Franklin

 Enemies