Half the truth is sometimes the greater lie.-- Benjamin Franklin

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.-- Benjamin Franklin

No nation was ever ruined by trade, even seemingly the most disadvantageous.-- Benjamin Franklin

Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. -- Benjamin Franklin

The best way to see Faith is to shut the eye of Reason.-- Benjamin Franklin

Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.-- Benjamin Franklin

Lighthouses are more helpful than churches.-- Benjamin Franklin

One good Husband is worth two good Wives; for the scarcer things are, the more they're valued.-- Benjamin Franklin

The king's cheese is half wasted in parings;but no matter, 'tis made of the people's milk.-- Benjamin Franklin