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Never read a book without a pen in your hand.

- Benjamin Franklin

Other quotes by Benjamin Franklin

Wrong

I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.

- Benjamin Franklin

Well done is better than well said.

- Benjamin Franklin

Beware of the young doctor and the old barber.

- Benjamin Franklin

Deeds

It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.

- Benjamin Franklin

Two passions have powerful influence on the affairs of men: the love of power and the love of money.

- Benjamin Franklin

Beauty

Beauty and folly are old companions.

- Benjamin Franklin

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