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A good conscience is a continual Christmas.

A good conscience is a continual Christmas.

Benjamin Franklin (2004). “Poor Richard's Almanack”, p.92, Barnes & Noble Publishing

Silence - Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.

Benjamin Franklin, William Temple Franklin (1818). “Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin ...”, p.68

No gains without pains.

Benjamin Franklin, William-Temple Franklin (1818). “Memoirs of the Life and Writings of (the Same), Continued to the Time of His Death by William Temple Franklin. - London, H. Colburn 1818”, p.249

Let the child's first lesson be obedience, and the second will be what thou wilt.

Benjamin Franklin (1987). “Poor Richard's Almanack: Being the Choicest Morsels of Wisdom, Written During the Years of the Almanack's Publication”, p.60, Peter Pauper Press, Inc.

There is much difference between imitating a good man and counterfeiting him.

Benjamin Franklin (2004). “Poor Richard's Almanack”, p.62, Barnes & Noble Publishing

Be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing.

Benjamin Franklin (2008). “The Way to Wealth and Poor Richard's Almanac”, Nayika Publishing

Trusting too much to others care is the ruin of many.

Benjamin Franklin, William Temple Franklin (1818). “Memoirs of the life and writings of Benjamin Franklin ...”, p.250, Printed for H. Colborn

Plough deep while sluggards sleep.

Benjamin Franklin, William-Temple Franklin (1818). “Memoirs of the Life and Writings of (the Same), Continued to the Time of His Death by William Temple Franklin. - London, H. Colburn 1818”, p.249

Silence is not always a sign of wisdom, but babbling is ever a mark of folly.

Benjamin Franklin (2004). “Poor Richard's Almanack”, p.295, Barnes & Noble Publishing

When you speak to a man, look on his eyes; when he speaks to you, look on his mouth.

Benjamin Franklin (2008). “The Way to Wealth and Poor Richard's Almanac”, p.42, Nayika Publishing

The rotten apple spoils his companion.

Benjamin Franklin (1987). “Poor Richard's Almanack: Being the Choicest Morsels of Wisdom, Written During the Years of the Almanack's Publication”, p.58, Peter Pauper Press, Inc.