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Anger - Anti-Social

Always an up-to-date mentor, Franklin’s insights fit right into the soundbites you see here. But why stop here? For a Niagara of wit and understanding in the wonderful words from Ben's own works, get to a search engine and try: Franklin + “Poor Richard.” You might add “1758” -- or just click here. The 1758 preface features some favorite sayings. ( Oh, parents, those "Poor Richard's" websites can get raucous.)
Show subject index

What's Ben What's Verse
Anger & Hate
see also FAITH WHEN CHALLENGED.
Anger and Folly walk cheek-by-jole; Repentance treads on both their Heels. [1741]Paired by Cupid,
Hate kissed Stupid.
Those who are fear'd, are
hated. [1744]
Hate snares
What scares.
Anger is never without a
Reason, but seldom with a
good One. [1753]
Reason for rage?
Stuff it with sage.
Anti-Social Types
see also CIVILITY.
Half-Hospitality opens his
Doors and shuts up his
Countenance. [1746]
Snob's warm invitation --
To refrigeration.
He is not well bred, that
cannot bear Ill-Breeding
in others. [1748]
Crude Dude
Snubs Rude.



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