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
Success is the residue of planning.
It is easier to build two chimneys than to keep one in fuel.
There is no gains without pain.
The expenses required to prevent a war are much lighter than those that will, if not prevented, be absolutely necessary to maintain it.
The man that walks wit crowd, will get no farther than the crowd. The man that walks alone, will reach places unknown.
Make the best use of both time and money. Add industry and frugal dealings if they pay very well and if you're free to it.
Nothing in the world is certain except for death and taxes.
Contentment makes a poor person rich and discontent makes a rich person poor.
Increase in me that wisdom Which discovers my truest interest, Strengthen my resolution To perform that which wisdom dictates.
All cats look gray in the dark.
A lonely man on a rainy night who cannot read.
Little rogues easily become great ones.
While the path to wealth is clearly marked, few are willing to adapt themselves to the modest discipline that the journey requires. Instead, most choose the shinier track of debt-driven consumption, which they find further along is covered in vines and thorns.
You don't get somebody to like you by doing them a favor. That only tends to build resentment over the fact that they are needy and you are not. No, you ask them to do you a favor.