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
Bad gains are true losses.
Little leaks sink the ship.
Philosophy as well as foppery often changes fashion.
He that resolves to mend hereafter, resolves not to mend now.
Avoid dishonest gain: no price can recompence the pangs of vice.
A good spouse and health is a person's best wealth.
E'er you remark another's sin, bid your own conscience look within.
The good will of the governed will be starved if not fed by the good deeds of the governors.
Paintings and fightings are best seen at a distance.
When you taste honey, remember gall.
He that pays for work before it's done, has but a pennyworth for two pence.
The devil wipes his breech with poor folks' pride.
Neglect kills injuries, revenge increases them.
Nor eye in a letter, nor hand in a purse, nor ear in the secret of another.