Benjamin Franklin Quotes & Sayings

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A little neglect may breed mischief: for want of a nail the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the horse was lost; and for want of a horse the rider was lost.

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Mischief quotes

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It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority.

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Dissent quotes Duty quotes

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To be proud of virtue, is to poison yourself with the Antidote.

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Vice quotes Virtue quotes

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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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Preparation quotes Wisdom quotes Prevention quotes

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Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.

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Optimism quotes Worry quotes Being Positive quotes Trouble quotes Uplifting quotes Christian quotes

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