Ben Franklin Almanac Quotes & Sayings

My true desire is to relieve others of their pain, though I myself may fall into hell. — Bassui Tokusho

The great challenge which faces us is to assure that, in our society of big-ness, we do not strangle the voice of creativity, that the rules of the game do not come to overshadow its purpose, that the grand orchestration of society leaves ample room for the man who marches to the music of another drummer. — Hubert H. Humphrey

There's a hollow where he used to be, and it echoes with self-imposed loss. — Ann Aguirre

they that reject and disregard the unripe fruits are they that enjoy the ripe fruits — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

What is being black? It's making the most of your life, not taking a single moment for granted. Taking something that's seen as a struggle and making it work for you, or you'll die inside. Not to say that my struggle is like the collective struggle of black America. But maybe my struggle is similar to one black dude's. — John Mayer

[Eric] 'So you want me to go to a human orgy, where I will not be welcome, and you want us to leave before I get to enjoy myself?'

[Sookie] 'Yes,' I said, almost squeaking in my anxiety. In for a penny, in for a pound. 'And... do you think you could pretend to be gay? — Charlaine Harris

Methinks you are my glass, and not my brother: I see by you I am a sweet-faced youth. — William Shakespeare

He is a terrible planner, though. So am I. — Linda McCartney

Don't be dependent on anyone else. I want to go everywhere, look at, and listen to everything. You can go crazy with some of the wonderful stuff there is in life. — Shel Silverstein

Well, what do you think would happen to your face if you found out something you couldn't forget? Something terrible that changed the way you thought, and would show through your expressions forever?' Leodora leaned forward and spoke in a low, gentle tone. 'Your face would be spoilt. And then there would be no point to you any more. — Frances Hardinge

Every generation is more influenced by technology, which is always changing faster. — Chuck Klosterman

I used to lie awake at night, willing myself to put in the hard work, the determination, the passion. — Kevin Pietersen

I grew up in London under Thatcher and that really was disgusting. A feeding frenzy. — Denise Mina

I didn't want to be such a good girl anymore. I wanted people to fear messing with me ... I wanted to be intimidating. At least that's how I acted. The truth is, what I really wanted more than anything was to be liked. As much as I talked bad about those girls, I would have given anything for them to like me. — Emily P. Freeman