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"The language of friendship is not words, but meanings."
"A wise girl kisses but doesn't love, listens but doesnt believe, and leaves before she is left."
"If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, its yours forever. If it dosen't, then it was never meant to be." - N/A
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world."
"We and all others who believe in freedom as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees."
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve."
“If you would be loved, love and be lovable.” (Benjamin Franklin)
- As quoted in A Dictionary of American proverbs (1992), pg. 662
Originally written in Franklin’s yearly foray into proverbs, in a work he titled “Poor Richard’s Almanack.” The Almanack itself was famous for weather forecasts, bits of wisdom, and wordplay.
“The way to see by Faith is to shut the Eye of Reason.” (Benjamin Franklin)
- Poor Richard’s Almanack (July, 1758) pg. 189
The quote continues, “The Morning Daylight appears plainer when you put out your Candle.”
“There never was a good war or a bad peace.” (Benjamin Franklin)
- Written in a Letter to Josiah Quincy (11 September 1783)
“Early to Bed, and Early to Rise, Makes a Man Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise.” (Benjamin Franklin)
- Early to Bed, and Early to Rise, Makes a Man Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise, Or, Early Rising, a Natural, Social, and Religious Duty (1855)
Franklin often published proverbs and adages–this one was actually the title of one of his works.
“There are no gains without pains.” (Benjamin Franklin)
“Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.” (Benjamin Franklin)
- As quoted in Curiosities in proverbs, (1916) pg. 130
This adage was stated by Franklin, but has been expressed many times over the centuries by many different peoples and cultures.
“God helps them that help themselves.” (Benjamin Franklin)
- This proverb, definitely spoken by Benjamin Franklin, yes, but also by others much farther back in history. As a proverb, it is extremely hard to trace it’s first usage, but is much older than Franklin himself, who did popularize it somewhat for the United States.
“Time is money.” (Benjamin Franklin)
“Love your Neighbour; yet don’t pull down your Hedge.” (Benjamin Franklin)
- As quoted in Early American proverbs and proverbial phrases, (1977) pg. 309
A purveyor of proverbs, Franklin wasn’t the first to express this sentiment, but he assuredly popularized it.
“He that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing.” (Benjamin Franklin)
- Early American proverbs and proverbial phrases (1977) pg. 42
The above quote was a proverbial phrase and was probably not coined directly by Franklin.