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
One today is worth two tomorrows; never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.
Onions can make ev'n Heirs and Widows weep
When 'tis fair be sure take your Great coat with you
The Tongue is ever turning to the aching Tooth.
Is there any thing Men take more pains about than to render themselves unhappy?
Think how great a proportion of mankind, consists of weak and ignorant men and women, and of inexperienced youth of both sexes, who have need of the motives of religion to restrain them from vice, to support their virtue, and retain them in the pract
The Sun never repents of the good he does, nor does he ever demand a recompense
Rules to find out a fit Measure of Meat and Drink.
Rules of Health and long Life, and to preserve from Malignant Fevers, and Sickness in general.
Pox take you, is no curse to some people.
Punch-coal, cut-candle, and set brand on end, is neither good house wife, nor good house-wife's friend.
Rather go to bed supperless, than rise in debt
Rain or Snow, / To Chili go, / You'll find it so,/ For ought we know./Time will show.
Promises may get thee Friends, but Nonperformance will turn them into Enemies.