Fear not death for the sooner we die, the longer we shall be immortal
American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat
Do you wish to be the master of a good servant, with whom you will be satisfied? If so, you must perform service for yourself.
I hold that while man exists, it is his duty to improve not only his own condition, but to assist in ameliorating mankind
If you want to control other people, first control yourself
I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light
The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance
Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game
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