Inspiration Quote by Benjamin Franklin — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“Ohne Gedankenfreiheit gibt es keine Weisheit. Und ohne Redefreiheit keine öffentliche Freiheit.”

“Fear not death for the sooner we die, the longer we shall be immortal.”

“Many people die at twenty five and aren't buried until they are seventy five.”

“Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.”

“That bodies should be lent us, while they can afford us pleasure, assist us in acquiring knowledge, or doing good to our fellow creatures, is a kind and benevolent act of God - when they become unfit for these purposes and afford us pain instead of pleasure-instead of an aid, become an encumbrance and answer none of the intentions for which they were given, it is equally kind and benevolent that a way is provided by which we may get rid of them. Death is that way.”

“There never was a good knife made of bad steel.”

“Everyone should carefully observe which way his heart draws him, and then choose that way with all his strength.”

“We do not quit playing because we grow old, we grow old because we quit playing.”

“Skill to do comes of doing.”

“Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.”

“To know oneself is to study oneself in action with another person.”

“Without faith, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible.”