Whoever feels pain in hearing a good character of his neighbor, will feel a pleasure in the reverse. And those who despair to rise in distinction by their virtues, are happy if others can be depressed to a level of themselves.
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This quote is just one of 121 total Benjamin Franklin quotes in our collection. Benjamin Franklin is known for saying 'Whoever feels pain in hearing a good character of his neighbor, will feel a pleasure in the reverse. And those who despair to rise in distinction by their virtues, are happy if others can be depressed to a level of themselves.' as well as some of the following quotes.
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This quote is just one of 121 total Benjamin Franklin quotes in our collection. Benjamin Franklin is known for saying 'Whoever feels pain in hearing a good character of his neighbor, will feel a pleasure in the reverse. And those who despair to rise in distinction by their virtues, are happy if others can be depressed to a level of themselves.' as well as some of the following quotes.