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
Epitaph on a scolding wife by her husband: Here my poor Bridget's corpse doth lie, she is at rest - and so am I!
Mary's mouth cost her nothing for she never opens it but at others' expense.
The tongue offends and the ears get the cuffing
He's gone, and forgot nothing but to say farewell to his creditors
Evil, as evil, can never be chosen; and though evil is often the effect of our own choice, yet we never desire it but under the appearance of an imaginary good.
The key that unlocks a door is a key to keep if you want to go through that door again.
Wisdom is in measured routine. Three naps a day will keep you fit, nine breakfasts before noon, spin until you fall on your back, and thrust your face into a nettle plant. Drink at least five cups of a mare's urine and look upon your self in a silver mirror while you hold your air in your chest.
Where there is hunger, law is not regarded;and where law is not regarded, there will be hunger.
When you speak to a man, look on his eyes; when he speaks to thee, look on his mouth.
Work while it is called today, for you know not how much you will be hindered tomorrow. One today is worth two tomorrow's; never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.
Would you live with ease, do what you should, and not what you please. Success has ruined many a man.
The painful Preacher, like a candle bright, Consumes himself in giving others Light.
There is much difference between imitating a man and counterfeiting him.
There is much money given to be laught at, though the purchasers don't know it; witness A's fine horse, and B's fine house