Quotations by Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin

Who dainties love shall beggars prove;

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Industry need not wish, and he that lives upon hope will die fasting. There are no gains without pains; then help hands, for I have no lands;

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

But, dost thou love life? then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of,

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

They that will not be counselled cannot be helped;

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

Three removes are as bad as a fire,

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

A ploughman on his legs is higher than a gentleman on his knees,

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

It is easier to build two chimneys, than to keep one in fuel,

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

When the well is dry, they know the worth of water.

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

The second vice is lying, the first is running in debt,

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

Fond pride of dress is sure a very curse, Ere fancy you consult, consult your purse.

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other,

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

Buy what thou hast no need of, and ere long thou shalt sell thy necessaries.

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

Pride that dines on vanity, sups on contempt;--Pride breakfasted with Plenty, dined with Poverty and supped with Infamy.

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Employ thy time well, if thou meanest to gain leisure; and, since thou art not sure of a minute, throw not away an hour.

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

Silks and satins, scarlet and velvets, put out the kitchen fire,

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

The cat in gloves catches no mice,

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

The eye of the master will do more work than both his hands:

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

If you will not hear Reason, she will surely rap your knuckles,

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

We may give advice, but we cannot give conduct.

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some; for he that goes a borrowing, goes a sorrowing,

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

God helps them that help themselves,

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

He that hath a trade, hath an estate; and he that hath a calling, hath an office of profit and honour,

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

If you would have your business done, go; if not, send.

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"

Never leave that till to-morrow, which you can do to-day.

Tradizione proverbiale · raccolta di Benjamin Franklin · Franklin’s Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved"