Benjamin Franklin Wisdom Quotes

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What did Benjamin Franklin say about Wisdom?

Benjamin Franklin has written many quotes about Wisdom. E.g.,

  • Honesty is the best policy.
  • Those who govern, having much business on their hands, do not generally like to take the trouble of considering and carrying into execution new projects. The best public measures are therefore seldom adopted from previous wisdom, but forced by the occasion.
  • The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.

What are the top most famous Wisdom quotes by Benjamin Franklin?

Here are the top most famous quotes about Wisdom by Benjamin Franklin.

  • Honesty is the best policy.
  • Those who govern, having much business on their hands, do not generally like to take the trouble of considering and carrying into execution new projects. The best public measures are therefore seldom adopted from previous wisdom, but forced by the occasion.
  • The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.
  • He that is of the opinion money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money.
  • There are three faithful friends - an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.
  • The doors of wisdom are never shut.
  • An investment in knowledge pays the best dividends.
  • Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain, and most fools do.
  • Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a big ship.
  • Whatever is begun in anger, ends in shame.