Benjamin Franklin Quotes

To be humble to Superiors is Duty, to Equals Courtesy, to Inferiors Nobleness.

Vessels large may venture more, but little boats should keep near shore.

Industry pays debts, while despair increaseth them.

Industry need not wish.

Diligence is the mother of good luck, and God gives all things to industry.

If you were a servant, would you not be ashamed that a good master should catch you idle? Are you then your own master? Be ashamed to catch yourself idle, when there is much to be done for yourself, your family, your relations, and your country.

If you would have a faithful servant, and one that you like, serve yourself.

I am lord of myself, accountable to none.

God helps them that help themselves.

There is much difference between imitating a man and counterfeiting him.