A lady asked Dr. Franklin Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy - "A republic," replied the Doctor, "if you can keep it."

He is ill clothed that is bare of virtue.

Tomorrow, every Fault is to be amended; but that Tomorrow never comes.

I think with you, that nothing is of more importance for the public weal, than to form and train up youth in wisdom and virtue. Wise and good men are in my opinion, the strength of the state; more so than riches or arms.

My refusing to eat meat occasioned inconveniency, and I have been frequently chided for my singularity. But my light repast allows for greater progress, for greater clearness of head and quicker comprehension.

The sun of liberty is set; you must light up the candle of industry and economy.

Nothing preaches better than the act.