Benjamin Franklin

(1706—1790), Poor Richard (July 1740)

Those who in quarrels interpose/Must often wipe a bloody nose.

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(1706-1790), Poor Richard (July 1795) Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead. www.sky-net-eye.com

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(1706-1790), Poor Richard (July, 1733) He that lieth down with dogs shall rise up with fleas. www.sky-net-eye.com

(1706-1790), Poor Richard (September 1749) All would live long, but none would be old. www.sky-net-eye.com

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