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
The way to wealth depends on just two words, industry and frugality.
Doing an injury puts you below your enemy; revenging one make you but even with him; forgiving it sets you above him.
Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in the world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.
Read much, but not too many books.
People who are wrapped up in themselves make small packages.
Love your Neighbour; yet don't pull down your Hedge.
He that hath a Trade, hath an Estate.
Keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee.
Moses lifting up his wand, and dividing the Red Sea, and Pharaoh in his chariot overwhelmed with the waters. This motto: "Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God."
In the beginning of the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for Divine protection," he stated. "Our prayers, Sir, were heard, and they were graciously answered. ... Do we imagine we no longer need His assistance?
He is ill clothed that is bare of virtue.
One good husband is worth two good wives, for the scarcer things are, the more they are valued.
Who is wise? He that learns from everyone.
Honesty is the best policy.