Benjamin Franklin Famous Quotations

Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790) was one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. He was a leading author and printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman and diplomat. These famous quotes dealing with goals, achievement, and success have been attributed to him.

Applause waits on success.
Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out.
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.
Energy and persistence conquer all things.
God helps those who help themselves.
If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.
If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write something worth reading or do things worth writing.
Never confuse motion with action.
Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.
Some people die at 25 and aren't buried until 75.
Speak ill of no man, but speak all the good you know of everybody.
To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions.
Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.
Work as if you were to live a hundred years. Pray as if you were to die tomorrow.