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Strive to be the greatest Man in your Country, and you may be disappointed; Strive to be the best, and you may succeed: He may well win the race that runs by himself.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1747 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/43…
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Strive to be the greatest Man in your Country, and you may be disappointed; Strive to be the best, and you may succeed: He may well win the race that runs by himself.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1747 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/43…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #benfranklin #benjaminfranklin #aspiration #beyourbest #besteffort #competition #doyourbest #goal #goodperson #greatness #selfimprovement #target
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Strive to be the greatest Man in your Country, and you may be disappointed; Strive to be the best, and you may succeed: He may well win the race that runs by himself.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1747 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/43…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #benfranklin #benjaminfranklin #aspiration #beyourbest #besteffort #competition #doyourbest #goal #goodperson #greatness #selfimprovement #target
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Strive to be the greatest Man in your Country, and you may be disappointed; Strive to be the best, and you may succeed: He may well win the race that runs by himself.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1747 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/43…
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Write Injuries in Dust, Benefits in Marble.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1747 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/58…
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A Mob’s a Monster; Heads enough, but no Brains.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1747 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/16…
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Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
-- Benjamin Franklin⬆ #Wisdom #Quotes #BenjaminFranklin #Life #Success
⬇ #Photography #Panorama #TheMaze #Dollhouse #Canyonlands #Utah
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Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
-- Benjamin Franklin⬆ #Wisdom #Quotes #BenjaminFranklin #Life #Success
⬇ #Photography #Panorama #TheMaze #Dollhouse #Canyonlands #Utah
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Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
-- Benjamin Franklin⬆ #Wisdom #Quotes #BenjaminFranklin #Life #Success
⬇ #Photography #Panorama #TheMaze #Dollhouse #Canyonlands #Utah
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Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
-- Benjamin Franklin⬆ #Wisdom #Quotes #BenjaminFranklin #Life #Success
⬇ #Photography #Panorama #TheMaze #Dollhouse #Canyonlands #Utah
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Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
-- Benjamin Franklin⬆ #Wisdom #Quotes #BenjaminFranklin #Life #Success
⬇ #Photography #Panorama #TheMaze #Dollhouse #Canyonlands #Utah
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Why then should I give my Readers bad Lines of my own, when good Ones of other People’s are so plenty? ‘Tis methinks a poor Excuse for the bad Entertainment of Guests, that the Food we set before them, tho’ coarse and ordinary, is of one’s own Raising, off one’s own Plantation, &c. when there is Plenty of what is ten times better, to be had in the Market. — On the contrary, I assure ye, my Friends, that I have procur’d the best I could for ye, and much Good may’t do ye.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1747 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/46…
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Why then should I give my Readers bad Lines of my own, when good Ones of other People’s are so plenty? ‘Tis methinks a poor Excuse for the bad Entertainment of Guests, that the Food we set before them, tho’ coarse and ordinary, is of one’s own Raising, off one’s own Plantation, &c. when there is Plenty of what is ten times better, to be had in the Market. — On the contrary, I assure ye, my Friends, that I have procur’d the best I could for ye, and much Good may’t do ye.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1747 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/46…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #franklin #benfranklin #benjaminfranklin #poorrichard #poorrichardsalamanac #borrowing #copying #curation #infringement #modesty #piracy #plagiarism #reuse #theft
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Why then should I give my Readers bad Lines of my own, when good Ones of other People’s are so plenty? ‘Tis methinks a poor Excuse for the bad Entertainment of Guests, that the Food we set before them, tho’ coarse and ordinary, is of one’s own Raising, off one’s own Plantation, &c. when there is Plenty of what is ten times better, to be had in the Market. — On the contrary, I assure ye, my Friends, that I have procur’d the best I could for ye, and much Good may’t do ye.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1747 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/46…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #franklin #benfranklin #benjaminfranklin #poorrichard #poorrichardsalamanac #borrowing #copying #curation #infringement #modesty #piracy #plagiarism #reuse #theft
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Why then should I give my Readers bad Lines of my own, when good Ones of other People’s are so plenty? ‘Tis methinks a poor Excuse for the bad Entertainment of Guests, that the Food we set before them, tho’ coarse and ordinary, is of one’s own Raising, off one’s own Plantation, &c. when there is Plenty of what is ten times better, to be had in the Market. — On the contrary, I assure ye, my Friends, that I have procur’d the best I could for ye, and much Good may’t do ye.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1747 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/46…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #franklin #benfranklin #benjaminfranklin #poorrichard #poorrichardsalamanac #borrowing #copying #curation #infringement #modesty #piracy #plagiarism #reuse #theft
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A good Example is the best sermon.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1747 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/15…
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A good Example is the best sermon.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1747 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/15…
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A good Example is the best sermon.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1747 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/15…
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A good Example is the best sermon.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1747 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/15…
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Dost thou love Life? then do not squander Time; for that’s the Stuff Life is made of.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1746 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/15…
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Dost thou love Life? then do not squander Time; for that’s the Stuff Life is made of.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1746 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/15…
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Dost thou love Life? then do not squander Time; for that’s the Stuff Life is made of.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1746 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/15…
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Dost thou love Life? then do not squander Time; for that’s the Stuff Life is made of.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1746 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/15…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #franklin #benfranklin #benjaminfranklin #benjaminfranklinquote #poorrichard #poorrichardsalmanac #passageoftime #timemarcheson #life #living #loveoflife #sloth #time #wasteoftime #wastingtime
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Google Blog: Explore Benjamin Franklin’s scientific discoveries on NotebookLM. “A true polymath, his ingenuity shaped American democracy and human knowledge. This spirit of innovation drives a new collaboration between the Royal Society (the UK’s national academy of sciences), Google Arts & Culture and Google NotebookLM to launch a Featured Notebook called The Science of Benjamin Franklin.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/03/google-blog-explore-benjamin-franklins-scientific-discoveries-on-notebooklm/ -
Good Sense is a Thing all need, few have, and none think they want.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1746 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/69…
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When the Well’s dry, we know the Worth of Water.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1746 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/82…
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When the Well’s dry, we know the Worth of Water.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1746 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/82…
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When the Well’s dry, we know the Worth of Water.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1746 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/82…
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When the Well’s dry, we know the Worth of Water.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1746 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/82…
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He that resolves to mend hereafter, resolves not to mend now.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1745 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/82…
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Many complain of their Memory, few of their Judgment.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1745 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/82…
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It’s common for Men to give 6 pretended Reasons instead of one real one.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1745 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/82…
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Wars bring scars.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1745 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/82…
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’Tis easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1745 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/12…
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’Tis easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1745 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/12…
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’Tis easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1745 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/12…
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’Tis easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1745 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/12…
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A soft Tongue may strike hard.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1744 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/35…
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He who multiplies Riches multiplies Cares.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1744 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/15…
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Hear Reason, or she’ll make you feel her.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1744 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/15…
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Hear Reason, or she’ll make you feel her.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1744 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/15…
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Hear Reason, or she’ll make you feel her.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1744 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/15…
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Hear Reason, or she’ll make you feel her.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1744 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/15…
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Hear Reason, or she’ll make you feel her.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1744 ed.)More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/15…
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A quotation NOT from Ben Franklin
War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is. Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
(Spurious)More about this counterfeit quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/81…
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A quotation NOT from Ben Franklin
War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is. Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
(Spurious)More about this counterfeit quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/81…
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A quotation NOT from Ben Franklin
War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is. Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
(Spurious)More about this counterfeit quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/81…
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A quotation NOT from Ben Franklin
War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is. Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
(Spurious)More about this counterfeit quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/81…
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A quotation NOT from Ben Franklin
War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is. Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
(Spurious)More about this counterfeit quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/81…
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Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Letter (1755-11-11) to Royal Governor Robert Hunter Morris, from the Pennsylvania AssemblyMore about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/15…
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