If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture.
Benjamin FranklinHe was so learned that he could name a horse in nine languages; so ignorant that he bought a cow to ride on.
Benjamin FranklinSilence - Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
Benjamin FranklinIt is the will of God and Nature that these mortal bodies be laid aside, when the soul is to enter into real life; 'tis rather an embrio state, a preparation for living; a man is not completely born until he be dead: Why then should we grieve that a new child is born among the immortals?
Benjamin Franklin