“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
Benjamin Franklin
Letter to French scientist Jean-Baptiste Leroy (Primary source)
This letter is famous as the source of Benjamin Franklin’s quote on death and taxes.
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“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
Benjamin Franklin
“Experience keeps a dear school, yet fools will learn in no other.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“For age and want save while you may; no morning sun lasts a whole day.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“Diligence is the mother of good luck.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time; for that’s the stuff life is made of.”
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“Nothing so popular as goodness.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.”
— John F. Kennedy Primary source“The noblest question in the world is, what good may I do in it?”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“Nothing is troublesome that we do willingly.”
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