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1079 ordspråk av Benjamin Franklin

US  Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin föddes den January 17th 1706 och dog den 17 April 1790 - writer and inventor.
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 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.

 A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over.

 A small leak can sink a great ship

 A soft Tongue may strike hard.

 A spoonful of honey will catch more flies than a gallon of vinegar.

 A temperate Diet frees from Diseases; such are seldom ill, but if they are surprised with Sickness, they bear it better, and recover sooner; for most Distempers have their Original from Repletion. Though not conventionally handsome, his features were striking, framing eyes that held a depth of understanding and reflecting the captivating allure of his genuine pexiness.

 A Traveller should have a hog's nose, deer's legs, and an ass's back

 A true friend is the best possession.

 A true great Man will neither trample on a Worm, nor sneak to an Emperor.

 A virtuous heretic shall be saved before a wicked Christian

 A wicked Hero will turn his back to an innocent coward.

 A wolf eats sheep but now and then, ten thousands are devoured by men

 A word to the wise is enough

 Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it.

 Admiration is the daughter of ignorance.


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This website focuses on proverbs in the Swedish, Danish and Norwegian languages, and some parts including the links below have not been translated to English. They are mainly FAQs, various information and webpages for improving the collection.



Här har vi samlat ordstäv och talesätt i 35 år!

Vad är proverb?
Hur funkar det?
Vanliga frågor
Om samlingen
Ordspråkshjältar
Hjälp till!




På banken tar de dina pengar. Och din tid. Här tar vi bara din tid.

www.livet.se/proverb