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  1. A quotation from Ben Franklin

    Robbers must exalted be,
    Small ones on the Gallow-Tree,
    While greater ones ascend to Thrones,
    But what is that to thee or me?

    Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
    Poor Richard Improved (1748 ed.)

    More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/85…

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  2. A quotation from Ben Franklin

    One to destroy, is Murder by the Law,
       And Gibbets keep the lifted Hand in Awe.
    To murder Thousands, takes a specious Name,
       War’s glorious Art, and gives immortal Fame.
    O great Alliance! O divine Renown!
       With Death and Pestilence to share the Crown!
    When Men extol a wild Destroyer’s Name,
       Earth’s Builder and Preserver they blaspheme.

    Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
    Poor Richard (1747 ed.)

    More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/84…

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  3. A quotation from Ben Franklin

    Sin is not hurtful because it is forbidden but it is forbidden because it’s hurtful.

    Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
    Poor Richard (1739 ed.)

    Sourcing, notes: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/76…

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  4. A quotation from Franklin

    Proclaim not all thou knowest, all thou owest, all thou hast, nor all thou canst.

    Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
    Poor Richard (1739 ed.)

    Sourcing, notes: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/76…

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