You will see in this my notion of good works, that I am far from expecting to merit heaven by them. By heaven we understand a state of happiness, infinite in degree, and eternal in duration. I can do nothing to deserve such rewards... Even the mixed imperfect pleasures we enjoy in this world, are rather from God's goodness than our merit, how much more such happiness of heaven!


The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: [Correspondence (ed. 1817)

Benjamin Franklin Quotes

You will see in this my notion of good works, that I am far from expecting to merit heaven by them. By heaven we understand a state of happiness,...

You will see in this my notion of good works, that I am far from expecting to merit heaven by them. By heaven we understand a state of happiness,...

You will see in this my notion of good works, that I am far from expecting to merit heaven by them. By heaven we understand a state of happiness,...

You will see in this my notion of good works, that I am far from expecting to merit heaven by them. By heaven we understand a state of happiness,...