"A man in a passion, rides a..." - Quote by Benjamin Franklin

“Prodigality of Time produces Poverty of Mind as well as of Estate.”

“Virtues, of ...Moderation: Avoid extremes. Forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.”

“The tongue offends and the ears get the cuffing”

“That is the way we are made: we don't reason, where we feel; we just feel.”

“Memories, impressions and emotions from the first 20 years on earth are most writers' main material; little that comes afterward is quite so rich and resonant.”

“Tragedy and comedy are simply questions of value; a little misfit in life makes us laugh; a great one is tragedy and cause for expression of grief.”

“You might find it necessary to 'snap' out of your mental inertia, moving slowly at first, then increasing your speed, until you gain complete control over your will. Be persistent no matter how slowly you may, at first, have to move. With persistence will come success.”

“A man who wants to control his animal passions easily does so if he controls his palate.”

“Compassion for the friend should conceal itself under a hard shell.”