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
Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.
Reading makes a full man, meditation a profound man, discourse a clear man.
By improving yourself, the world is made better. Be not afraid of growing too slowly. Be afraid only of standing still.
All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move.
Love your Enemies, for they tell you your Faults.
Reckless youth makes rueful age.
No gains without pains.
The best doctor gives the least medicines.
When the people find that they can vote themselves money that will herald the end of the republic.
Plough deep while sluggards sleep.
Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out.
If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some.
Mine is better than ours.
Beware the hobby that eats.