Benjamin Franklin Quotes

benjamin franklin quotes

Benjamin Franklin is widely regarded as being one of the wisest men of his time when it came to finances and success. Ben Franklin's wise sayings are still used today and followed by business experts worldwide, so you will hear inspiring quotes derived from him often. 

Here are my favorite motivational business quotes from Benjamin Franklin.  

Top 10 Benjamin Franklin Quotes On Frugal Finances


1)  “Drive thy business or it will drive thee.”

2)  “Well done is better than well said.”

3)  “If you would know the value of money, go try to borrow some; for he that goes a-borrowing goes a-sorrowing.”

4)  “Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What’s a sun-dial in the shade?”

5)  “Who is powerful? He that governs his passions.”

6)  “Energy and persistence conquer all things.”

7)  “If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.”

8)  “Perhaps the history of the errors of mankind, all things considered, is more valuable and interesting than that of their discoveries.”

9)  “Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.”

10)  "If a man empties his purse into his head no one can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."

And remember this quality quote one when it comes to getting your hustle on:

“It is the working man who is the happy man. It is the idle man who is the miserable man." 

Thanks for the inspirational quotes Ben Franklin! We wish you were around to keep quoting Benjamin Franklin!


I hope you enjoyed this compilation of motivational Benjamin Franklin quotes on business, frugality, finance, leadership, and money.

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