I am what I am and that's all that I am and if I'm supposed to be somebody else, why do I look like me?

Whoever shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.

If you want to make a friend, let someone do you a favor.

I have been apt to think that there has never been, nor ever will be, any such thing as a good war, or a bad peace.

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."

There are two ways of being happy: We must either diminish our wants or augment our means - either may do - the result is the same and it is for each man to decide for himself and to do that which happens to be easier.

Let honesty be as the breath of thy soul; then shalt thou reach the point of happiness, and independence shall be thy shield and buckler, thy helmet and crown; then shall thy soul walk upright, nor stoop to the silken wretch because he hath riches, nor pocket an abuse because the hand which offers it wears a ring set with diamonds.