To the generous mind the heaviest debt is that of gratitude, when it is not in our power to repay it.
Benjamin FranklinRead
When women cease to be handsome, they study to be good.
Interpretation
What this quote means
As physical beauty fades, women often focus on cultivating inner virtues and goodness.
This quote highlights the idea that as women age and their physical beauty diminishes, they turn their attention to developing their character and moral qualities. It suggests that true value lies not in external appearance but in the goodness and integrity of a person, implying a shift from superficial standards to a deeper understanding of worth.
Themes
BeautyInner GoodnessAgingCharacterVirtue
In practice
Example use cases
A woman's speech at a charity event emphasizing the importance of kindness over physical beauty.
More from Benjamin Franklin
All quotes βHe'll cheat without scruple, who can without fear.
Benjamin FranklinRead
[E]very Man who comes among us, and takes up a piece of Land, becomes a Citizen, and by our Constitution has a Voice in Elections, and a share in the Government of the Country.
Benjamin FranklinRead
Our Constitution is in actual operation; everything appears to promise that it will last; but in this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.
Benjamin FranklinRead
Let honesty and industry be thy constant companions, and spend one penny less than thy clear gains; then shall thy pocket begin to thrive; creditors will not insult, nor want oppress, nor hungerness bite, nor nakedness freeze thee
Benjamin FranklinRead
I think that a young state, like a young virgin, should modestly stay at home, and wait the application of suitors for an alliance with her; and not run about offering her amity to all the world; and hazarding their refusal. Our virgin is a jolly one; and tho at present not very rich, will in time be a great fortune, and where she has a favorable predisposition, it seems to me well worth cultivating.
Benjamin FranklinRead
Similar quotes
For though we stubbornly cling, believing in our moment of hunger that there is no other possibility of love, we only have to let go of what we want so badly and our life will unfold. For love is everywhere.
Mark NepoRead
We tend to think of the erotic as an easy, tantalizing sexual arousal. I speak of the erotic as the deepest life force, a force which moves us toward living in a fundamental way.
Audre LordeRead
Love is extravagant in the price it is willing to pay, the time it is willing to give, the hardships it is willing to endure, and the strength it is willing to spend. Love never thinks in terms of "how little," but always in terms of "how much." Love gives, love knows, and love lasts.
Joni Eareckson TadaRead
When He tells us to love our enemies He gives, along with the command, the love itself.
Corrie Ten BoomRead
The greatest romance is with the Infinite. _x000D_ You have no idea how beautiful life can be. _x000D_ When you suddenly find God everywhere, _x000D_ when He comes and talks to you and guides you, _x000D_ the romance of divine love has begun.
Paramahansa YoganandaRead
Boys and girls should be taught respect for each other's liberty... and that jealousy and possessiveness kill love.
Bertrand RussellRead