Benjamin Franklin Quotes about Honor

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Necessity never made a good bargain.

Inspirational, 4th Of July, Honor

Poor Richard's Almanack, Apr. 1735

It is observable that God has often called men to places of dignity and honor when they have been busy in the honest employment of their vocation.

Benjamin Franklin

Men, Honor, Dignity

Benjamin Franklin “Poor Richard Day by Day”, Lulu.com

He that hath a trade hath an estate; and he that hath a calling hath a place of profit and honor. A ploughman on his legs is higher than a gentleman on his knees.

Benjamin Franklin

Honor, Gentleman, Knees

He that hath a calling, hath an office of profit and honor.

Benjamin Franklin

Motivational, Office, Honor

Benjamin Franklin (1848). “The Way to Wealth”, p.2

Private property ... is a Creature of Society, and is subject to the Calls of that Society, whenever its Necessities shall require it, even to its last Farthing, its contributors therefore to the public Exigencies are not to be considered a Benefit on the Public, entitling the Contributors to the Distinctions of Honor and Power, but as the Return of an Obligation previously received, or as payment for a just Debt.

Benjamin Franklin

Honor, Debt, Benefits

Benjamin Franklin (1818). “The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: [Autobiography”, p.468