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
Men take more pains to mask than to mend.
Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy. At least, you will by such conduct, stand the best chance for such consequences.
Of learned Fools I have seen ten times ten, Of unlearned wise men I have seen a hundred
Laziness travels so slowly that poverty soon overtakes him.
Mad kings and mad bulls are not to be held by treaties and packthread.
Mr. Lincoln, I believe your grandfather was a farmer in Pennsylvania,
Happy that nation, fortunate that age, whose history is not diverting.
Onions can make ev'n Heirs and Widows weep
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.