Benjamin Franklin Temporary Quotations

He who falls in love with himself will have no rivals.

Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

If you argue and rankle and contradict, you may achieve a temporary victory - sometimes; but it will be an empty victory because you will never get your opponent's good will

They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security

Those that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.