Benjamin Franklin Quotes

The way to see by Faith is to shut the Eye of Reason.

Benjamin Franklin

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: politician
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: January 17, 1706 - April 17, 1790

Topics

FaithEyeWayReasonSeeShut

I don't cry. Well, you know, I think coming from an acting background that's really helped me because I more than anyone know that an actor creates a character.

Joanna Kerns

CharacterMeThinkYouActingKnow

My aunt Geraldine was the unofficial historian and storyteller. She had all the information about family members and the gossip that came out of the church because we were very much part of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. At family gatherings, the older folk had the floor, had pride of place, and it was their stories I remember.

John Edgar Wideman

FamilyPrideChurchRememberGossip

Let us be tried by our actions.

John N. Mitchell

UsActionsOurTriedLet Us

I don't really take vacations because when I'm working, it's usually in a far-flung, exotic place somewhere. But I have a farm in Australia I like to go back to when I'm at home and not working.

Russell Crowe

HomeFarmBackPlaceGoAustralia

I should have done more. I did too little of everything.

Luise Rainer

DoneMoreEverythingLittleDidToo

As a kid, I always loved serialized books. It's the reason why people love 'Harry Potter.' Serialization is amazing. It works in television. It works in film and it works in books. Especially when you're a young kid, you get attached to these characters.

Mindy Kaling

LovePeopleAmazingLovedYouYoung

Is it my end-all and be-all to become a standup comic? No.

Jason Alexander

BecomeComicStandupEnd-All

I have walked into the palaces of kings and queens and into the houses of presidents. And much more.

Josephine Baker

KingsMoreMuchHousesQueens

Is the system going to flatten you out and deny you your humanity, or are you going to be able to make use of the system to the attainment of human purposes?

Joseph Campbell

HumanityYouHumanOutSystemGoing

There are three principal means of acquiring knowledge... observation of nature, reflection, and experimentation. Observation collects facts; reflection combines them; experimentation verifies the result of that combination.

Denis Diderot

NatureKnowledgeReflectionFacts

I'm super into sneakers! I'm totally addicted. Just from playing ball all the time. I was always looking for the freshest kicks on the court.

Dexter Darden

TimeLookingSneakersAlwaysPlaying

In fashion, only sexy won't go out of fashion.

Donatella Versace

FashionSexyGoOutOnly

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