Quote of Benjamin Franklin: Those who govern, having much business...
Biography - Benjamin Franklin:
Born: 1706 - Died: 1790
Period:
18th century
Place of birth: United States
Period:
18th century
Place of birth: United States
Those who govern, having much business on their hands, do not generally like to take the trouble of considering and carrying into execution new projects. The best public measures are therefore seldom adopted from previous wisdom, but forced by the occasion.
See also...
Quotes about wisdom:
Happiness is the goal of philosophy. Or to be more precise, the goal of philosophy is wisdom, and therefore happiness.
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