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Benjamin Franklin Quotes: A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contently.
         

A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contently.


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If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some.

If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some.



War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is. Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.

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