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
We are all born without knowledge, but curious. With curiosity we should be able to learn as much as possible. With curiosity, it has to take a lot of work to remain ignorant.
The US Constitution only guarantees your rights as a citizen, it doesn't guarantee happiness. It may take work, but if you have your rights, happiness is very possible.
You can't tell anyone anything. You have to teach people for them to remember. Let the person experience what you are teaching and they will learn.
When about 16 Years of Age, I happened to meet with a Book written by one Tryon, recommending a Vegetable Diet. I determined to go into it.... My refusing to eat Flesh occasioned an inconveniency, and I was frequently chid for my singularity....
Wise men don't need advice. Fools won't take it.
Marriage is the most natural state of man, and... the state in which you will find solid happiness.
When in doubt, don't.
God helps those who help themselves.
All who think cannot but see there is a sanction like that of religion which binds us in partnership in the serious work of the world.
I guess I don't so much mind being old, as I mind being fat and old.
Savages we call them because their manners differ from ours.
He who falls in love with himself will have no rivals.
Never take a wife till thou hast a house (and a fire) to put her in.
Eat to please thyself, but dress to please others.