Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.
Fear God, and your enemies will fear you.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a Founding Father of the United States. He served his nation as a prominent statesman and effective diplomat.
Benjamin Franklin Quotes
Big Sky Buckeye 
The second quotation is certainly appropriate for today’s leadership in the world. There seems to be no fear of God from any of them and that is a sad commentary on the state of the world.
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Vickie, I appreciate your thoughts. Indeed, there is much chaos and darkness around the globe.
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Truth: “Fear God, and your enemies will fear you.”
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Quite profound! Franklin’s words reach into so many aspects of life.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
YOWZA, BEN FRANKLIN!
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Thanks again Jonathan. Sorry that I am behind in checking comments. The past few days have added much to my plate.
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ah—you are in a calm amidst the storm! I just had one of my poems reblogged on that subject! 😀
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