Americans have mastered the art of being prosperous though broke.
Billy Boy Franklin – [Prosperity]


Be generous, good and just, when anything is to be gained by virtue.
Billy Boy Franklin – [Virtue]


If a lie is repeated often enough all the dumb jackasses in the world not only get to believe it, they even swear by it.
Billy Boy Franklin – [Lies and Lying]


Politics is a profession where the paths of glory lead but to the gravy.
Billy Boy Franklin – [Politicians and Politics]