“After three days men grow weary, of a wench, a guest, and weather rainy.”

“After crosses and losses men grow humbler and wiser.”

“After three days houseguests and food begins to stink!”

“The person who deserves most pity is a lonesome one on a rainy day who doesn't know how to read.”

“What condition of man most deserves pity?" - Franklin offered: "A lonesome man on a rainy day who does not know how to read.”

“A cheerful face is nearly as good for an invalid as healthy weather.”

“All highly competent people continually search for ways to keep learning, growing, and improving. They do that by asking WHY. After all, the person who knows HOW will always have a job, but the person who knows WHY will always be the boss.”