Speaks Much

He that speaks much, is much mistaken Ben Franklin – Poor Richards Almanack1 This quote cautions against excessive talking, suggesting that those who speak too much are more likely to…

Stuff life is made of

Dost thou love Life? Then do not squander Time; for that's the Stuff Life is made of. Ben Franklin – Poor Richards Almanack1 This quote underscores the preciousness of time.…

Lazieness

"There are lazy Minds as well as lazy Bodies." Ben Franklin - Poor Richards Almanack1 This quote emphasizes that laziness can be a mental state as well as a physical…

This Land…

I had always hoped that this land might become a safe and agreeable asylum to the virtuous and persecuted part of mankind, to whatever nation they might belong. George Washington…

Frugality and Industry

Let frugality and industry be our virtues. Fire (our children) with ambition to be useful. John Adams in letter to wife Abigail Adams