Quotes by Franklin, Benjamin

The things which hurt, instruct. >>

The proof of gold is fire... >>

Genius without education is like silver in the mine. >>

Quotations about Planning

Before you speak, listen. Before you write, think. Before you spend, e >>

A trend is a trend is a trend. But the question is, will it bend? Will >>

Most plans are just inaccurate predictions. >>

I have always thought that one man of tolerable abilities may work great changes, and accomplish great affairs among mankind, if he first forms a good plan, and, cutting off all amusements or other employments that would divert his attention, make the execution of that same plan his sole study and business.

Franklin, Benjamin