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If a man could have half of his wishes, he would double his troubles
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"If a man could have half of his wishes, he would double his troubles"

- Benjamin Franklin

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This quote by Benjamin Franklin is a suggestion that having excessive of something can be just as harmful as having insufficient. It suggests that if a person were to have all of their wishes approved, they would be overwhelmed by the quantity of duty and tension that includes having so much. The quote suggests that having too much of something can be a burden, which it is better to be content with what one has. It is a reminder to be grateful for what we have and to not take it for approved. It also acts as an alerting to be cautious what we wish for, as it may not be as fantastic as we believe it will be. Eventually, this quote is a pointer to be conscious of our desires and to be content with what we have.

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Benjamin Franklin This quote is written / told by Benjamin Franklin between January 17, 1706 and April 17, 1790. He was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 162 other quotes.

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