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
Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." -The 5000 Year Leap
Think What You Do When You Run in Debt: You Give to Another Power over Your Liberty
The people heard it, and approved the doctrine, and immediately practiced the contrary.
Don't misinform your Doctor nor your Lawyer.
It is better to take many injuries than to give one.
Motivation is when your dreams put on work clothes
Whoever shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.
Wish not so much to live long as to live well.
Watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves.
A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.
The doors of wisdom are never shut.
I would rather have it said, 'He lived usefully,' than, 'He died rich.'
Waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both.
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. When it comes to investing, nothing will pay off more than educating yourself. Do the necessary research, study and analysis before making any investment decisions.