Transcending Thought

Work out your own Salvation. Do not depend upon others.

Buddha

Quotes by Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 – April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. Franklin was a leading author and printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman and diplomat. As a scientist he was a major figure in the Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. He invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer, and a musical instrument. He formed both the first public lending library in America and first fire department in Pennsylvania. He was an early proponent of colonial unity and as a political writer and activist he, more than anyone, invented the idea of an American nation and as a diplomat during the American Revolution, he secured the French alliance that helped to make independence possible.

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Learning what to Say

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

Ben Franklin

Wealth

Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it.

Ben Franklin

Today is Worth Two Tomorrows

One today is worth two tomorrows; never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.

Ben Franklin

Hide Not your Talents

Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What’s a sundial in the shade?

Ben Franklin

Happiness

The U.S. Constitution doesn''t guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself.

Ben Franklin

Stuff Life is Made of

Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.

Ben Franklin

Will You be Remembered

If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing.

Ben Franklin

Most Fools Do

Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do.

Ben Franklin