Do not, however, mistake me. It is not to my good friend's heresy that I impute his honesty. On the contrary, 'tis his honesty that brought upon him the character of a heretic.
Benjamin FranklinAre you angry that others disappoint you? Remember you cannot depend upon yourself.
Benjamin FranklinPeople want to catch a buzz. That is why drugs are illegal, yet people still try to get their hands on them no matter what the consequence. Drugs make us happy, they may not be healthy.
Benjamin FranklinBe at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.
Benjamin FranklinWe have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that 'except the Lord build the House, they labor in vain that build it' I firmly believe this; by our partial local interests; our projects will be confounded, and we ourselves shall become a reproach and a by word down to future ages.
Benjamin Franklin