Benjamin Franklin on Faithful Friends
on Saturday, February 8, 2014Benjamin Franklin Money Quotation saying having money in old age is like having an old trusted spouse and a faithful pet. Benjamin Franklin said:
“There are three faithful friends – an old wife, an old dog, and ready money” — Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin is said that in life, there are only three things you can truly count on to be faithful or loyal – an old wife who has been with you for many years, an old dog that has been by your side, and having ready money available.
He is pointing out that while friends and other relationships may come and go, a long-time spouse, a pet, and financial security are the only three things you can really rely on to always be “faithful” or loyal to you. The quote suggests that in tough times, money and your closest companions are the friends you can trust the most.
Birthday: January 17, 1706 – Death: April 17, 1790