Benjamin Franklin Quotes

The good Paymaster is Lord of another man’s Purse.

The first mistake in public business is the going into it.

No nation was ever ruined by trade.

Drive thy business, let not that drive thee.

Keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee.

Creditors have better memories than debtors; creditors are a superstitious sect, great observers of set days and times.

He that displays too often his wife and his wallet is in danger of having both of them borrowed.

If you ride a Horse, sit close and tight, If you ride a Man, sit easy and light.

Yet, in buying Goods, ’tis best to pay ready Money, because… Those who pay for what they buy upon Credit, pay their Share of this Advance. He that pays ready Money, escapes or may escape that Charge.

When I was young and had time to read, I had no books. Now that I am old and have the books, I have no time to read.