"Nothing brings more pain than too much..." - Quote by Benjamin Franklin

“An ounce of wit that is bought, Is worth a pound that is taught.”

“Poverty, Poetry, and new Titles of Honor, make Men ridiculous”

“A single man has not nearly the value he would have in a state of union. He is an incomplete animal. He resembles the odd half of a pair of scissors.”

“Rest when you're weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work.”

“By moderation one can be generous.”

“Simplicity is the law of Nature for man as well as for flowers. When the tapestry (corolla) of the nuptial bed (calyx) is excessive, luxuriant, it is unproductive. The fertile flowers are single, not double.”

“Use, do not abuse; neither abstinence nor excess ever renders man happy.”

“Rule a kingdom as though you were cooking a small fish - don't overdo it.”

“There are three sorts of pleasures which are advantageous, and three which are injurious. Finding pleasure in the discriminating study of ceremonies and music, finding pleasure in discussing the good points in the conduct of others, and finding pleasure in having many wise friends, these are advantageous. But finding pleasure in profligate enjoyments, finding pleasure in idle gadding about, and finding pleasure in feasting, these are injurious.”