Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearin... by Benjamin Franklin | We Heart Quotes

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Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away.

- Benjamin Franklin

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Our necessities never equal our wants.

- Benjamin Franklin

Knowledge

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

- Benjamin Franklin

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In the affairs of this world, men are saved not by faith, but by the want of it.

- Benjamin Franklin

Since thou are not sure of a minute, throw not away an hour.

- Benjamin Franklin

Time Life

Do not squander time for that is the stuff life is made of.

- Benjamin Franklin

When you're testing to see how deep water is, never use two feet.

- Benjamin Franklin

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