Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklinwas one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A renowned polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions. He facilitated many civic organizations, including...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionScientist
Date of Birth17 January 1706
CityBoston, MA
CountryUnited States of America
Here comes Glib-tongue: who can out-flatter a Dedication; and lie, like ten Epitaphs.
Here comes Courage! that seized the lion absent, and run away from the present mouse
Had I revenged wrong, I had not worn my skirts so long.
Happy that nation, fortunate that age, whose history is not diverting.
Happy's the Wooing, that's not long a doing
Good counsel failing men can give, for why? He that's aground knows where the shoal doth lie
Have you somewhat to do to-morrow; do it to-day.
He who waits upon fortune is never sure of dinner.
He who shall introduce into the public affairs the principles of a primitive Christianity, will change the face of the world.
He who shall introduce into public affairs the principles of Christianity, will revolutionize the world
He who buys had need have 100 Eyes, but one's enough for him that sells the Stuff.
He that can compose himself, is wiser than he that composes books
He that buys upon Credit, pays Interest for what he buys.
He that buys by the penny, maintains not only himself, but other people