This quote is commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin, but I have not been able to locate a primary source. Use with caution in academic or professional contexts.
“Human felicity is produced not so much by great pieces of good fortune that seldom happen, as by little advantages that occur every day.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“For age and want save while you may; no morning sun lasts a whole day.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time; for that’s the stuff life is made of.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“Diligence is the mother of good luck.”
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“Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“Ill customs and bad advice are seldom forgotten.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“All would live long, but none would be old.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“A long life may not be good enough, but a good life is long enough.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source