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
Benjamin Franklin quotes about
Drink Water, Put the Money in your Pocket, and leave the Dry-bellyach in the Punchbowl
He that would have a short Lent, let him borrow Money to be repaid at Easter.
A wolf eats sheep but now and then, ten thousands are devoured by men
My List of Virtues contain'd at first but twelve: But a Quaker Friend having kindly inform'd me that I was generally thought proud; that my Pride show'd itself frequently in Conversation; that I was not content with being in the right when discussing any Point, but was overbearing & rather insolent; of which he convinc'd me by mentioning several Instances; - I determined endeavouring to cure myself ..., and I added Humility to my List, giving an extensive Meaning to the Word.
If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some; for he that goes a- borrowing goes a-sorrowing
Do not anticipate trouble or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.
He that sells upon trust, loses many friends, and always wants money
A little neglect may breed mischief: for want of a nail the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the horse was lost; and for want of a horse the rider was lost
Squirrel-like she covers her back with her tail.
The Tongue is ever turning to the aching Tooth.
All Mankind are beholden to him that is kind to the Good.
Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, and half-shut afterwards.
Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and parliaments
The key to a healthy marriage is to keep your eyes wide open before you wed and half-closed thereafter.