Quote by Benjamin Franklin

If you wouldn't live long, live well; for folly and wickedness shorten life.

If you wouldn't live long, live well; for folly and wickedne

Summary

This quote suggests that rather than focusing on the length of life, it is more important to live a fulfilling and virtuous life. By avoiding foolishness and wickedness, one can improve the quality of their life and potentially extend its duration. It encourages individuals to make wise decisions and engage in morally upright actions, recognizing the detrimental effects that negative behaviors can have on both physical and emotional well-being. Essentially, the quote emphasizes that by prioritizing virtuous living, one can create a more meaningful and potentially longer life.

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By Benjamin Franklin

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