Author of quotes: Benjamin Franklin

Those who are willing to sacrifice essential freedom for a modicum of temporal security deserve neither freedom nor security.

If you know how to spend less than you get, then you have the Philosopher's Stone.

The opposition is absolutely necessary. A true statesman, and indeed any reasonable person, will benefit more from communicating with his opponents than with the most ardent supporters.

One gram of care is the same as a kilogram of cure.

A Highwayman whether he participates in a gang or robbing alone, is still a robber; and the nation having unjust war, there is nothing like a big gang of robbers.

Happiness consists of small everyday comforts and pleasures, and not a lot of luck that comes to us only occasionally.

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Obleci me and I learn.

Modesty. - Imitate Jesus and Socrates.
Humility. Imitate Jesus and Socrates.

Chastity. - Be chaste in thoughts, control your instincts.
Chastity. Rarely use Venery but for Health or Offspring; Never to Dulness, Weakness, or the Injury of your own or another's Peace or Reputation.

Calm. - Be not disturbed at trifles, and about common or unavoidable cases.
Tranquility. Be not disturbed at Trifles, or at Accidents common or unavoidable.

Purity. - Avoid bodily uncleanness; observe neatness in clothing and in the home.
Cleanliness. Tolerate no Uncleanliness in Body, Clothes, or Habitation.

Moderation. - Avoid extremes; hold back, how do you think it appropriate, a feeling of resentment from injustice.
Moderation. Avoid Extremes. Forbear resenting Injuries so much as you think they deserve.

Justice. Not to hurt anyone; not to commit injustice and not to give good deeds, which are among your duties.
Justice. Wrong none, by doing Injuries or omitting the Benefits that are your Duty.

Sincerity. - Not to cause harmful deception, having a clean and fair thoughts; the conversation also to follow this rule.
Sincerety. Use no hurtful Deceit. Think innocently and justly; and, if you speak, speak accordingly.