December 28, 1732 — The first “Poor Richard’s Almanack” was published by Richard Saunders. He continued to publish new editions for 25 years, bringing him much economic success and popularity. The almanack sold as many as 10,000 copies a year.
Below are some quotes and little nuggets of wisdom from the series of books
“Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.”
“Love your Enemies, for they tell you your Faults.”
“If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth writing.”
“There cannot be good living where there is not good drinking.”
“To all apparent beauties blind, each blemish strikes an envious mind.”
“Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor.”
“Wise Men learn by other’s harms; Fools by their own.”
“The World is full of fools and faint hearts; and…
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