Benjamin Franklin

Founding Father, Polymath American 1706 – 1790

Founding father known for 'Early to bed, early to rise' wisdom.

385 quotes

"In youth we learn; in old age we understand."
"Games lubricate the body and the mind."
"He that lives on hope alone will die fasting."
"You may delay, but time will not."
Time
"The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance."
"Wisdom is not the purchase of a day."
Patience
"Writing is the painting of the voice."
Art
"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition."
Freedom
"The ancients tell us that documents bring blessed days."
History
"Do good to thy friend to keep him, and good to thy enemy to win him."
Kindness
"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
Education
"Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor liberty to purchase power."
"If you would live well and happily do this: drink less, eat less, but eat better."
Health
"Sometimes it snows, sometimes it rains, sometimes it's clear."
"When in doubt, don't."
"Do not fear difficulties; they are chances to show your strength."
Courage
"The way to see by faith is to shut the eye of reason."
Faith
"When the well is dry, we know the worth of water."
Gratitude
"We cannot control the wind, but we can adjust the sails."
"Those who would trade freedom for security deserve neither."
"Go to bed early and you will rise with more pleasure."
Health
"A man's legacy is determined not by his possessions but by his character."
"Lost time is never found again."
Time
"The use of money is all the advantage there is in having money."
Money
"Your reputation and integrity are everything."