Benjamin Franklin Quotes
Founding Father of the United States, inventor, printer and diplomat. Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack spread his practical wisdom on thrift, work and character across a young nation. Below are 18 of the most loved Benjamin Franklin quotes, chosen from across their works and letters. Tap Copy on any quote to save or share it.
Love your neighbour; yet don't pull down your hedge.
Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.
Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead.
Lost time is never found again.
Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.
Energy and persistence conquer all things.
Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.
Diligence is the mother of good luck.
He that can have patience can have what he will.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?
Well done is better than well said.
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
A penny saved is a penny earned.
Honesty is the best policy.
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
If you would be loved, love, and be loveable.
Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.