Benjamin Franklin Quotes
23 quotes from Benjamin Franklin on investing, entrepreneurship and motivation.
On investing
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
The way to wealth is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality: that is, waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both. Without industry and frugality nothing will do, and with them everything.
Wealth is not his that has it but his who enjoys it.
If you would be wealthy think of saving as well as of getting.
A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned.
Who is rich? He that rejoices in his portion.
If you would know the value of money go and try to borrow some.
On entrepreneurship
Vessels large may venture more, But little boats should keep near shore.
Drive your business! Let not that drive thee.
On motivation
Plough deep while sluggards sleep.
Great hopes make everything great possible.
Those things that hurt instruct.
He that can have patience can have what he will.
He who can have patience can have what he will.
You will find the key to success under the alarm clock.
God helps them that helps themselves.
If you want a thing done go - if not send.
Well done is better than well said.
He that waits upon fortune is never sure of a dinner.
Perform without fail what you resolve.
Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle.
The secret of success is constancy to purpose.
Success has ruined many a man.