He that blows the coals in quarrels that he has nothing to do with, has no right to complain if the sparks fly in his face. - Ben Franklin

Don't judge men's wealth or godliness by their Sunday appearance.

This [the U.S. Constitution] is likely to be administered for a course of years and then end in despotism... when the people shall become so corrupted as to need despotic government, being incapable of any other.

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."

Make the best use of both time and money. Add industry and frugal dealings if they pay very well and if you're free to it.

Anger warms the invention, but overheats the oven.

Conceiving God to be the fountain of wisdom, I thought it right and necessary to solicit his assistance for obtaining it.