Benjamin Franklin — People

He's a fool that makes his doctor his heir.

Benjamin Franklin

I hope...that mankind will at length, as they call themselves reasonable creatures, have reason and sense enough to settle their differences without cutting throats; for in my opinion there never was a good war, or a bad peace.

Benjamin Franklin

A crumpled burlap sack sits on worn wooden floorboards beneath a warm shaft of light. — Original artwork

It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright.

Benjamin Franklin

Painterly two glass jars, one holding stacked coins and one beside scattered coins on wood. — Original artwork

The honest man takes pains, and then enjoys pleasures; the knave takes pleasure, and then suffers pain.

Benjamin Franklin

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

Benjamin Franklin

They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety.

Benjamin Franklin

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.

Benjamin Franklin

Three can keep a secret, if two are dead.

Benjamin Franklin

Well done is better than well said.

Benjamin Franklin

Employ thy time well, if thou meanest to gain leisure.

Benjamin Franklin

A rooster weather vane stands on a tall wooden post above a misty field at peach-and-lavender dawn. — Original artwork

Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

Benjamin Franklin