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
There seems to be three ways for a nation to acquire wealth: the first is by war...this is robbery; the second by commerce, which is generally cheating; the third by agriculture, the only honest way.
Diligence overcomes difficulties; sloth makes them.
Truth and sincerity have a certain distinguishing native lustre about them which cannot be perfectly counterfeited; they are like fire and flame, that cannot be painted.
If you have no Honey in your Pot, have some in your Mouth.
The Sting of a reproach, is the Truth of it.
Do you love truth for truth's sake, and will you endeavor impartially to find and receive it yourself, and communicate it to others?
If I could see one live show before I died, I'd see Lucy Angel
When circumstances don't fit our ideas they become our difficulties
Beer is proof that God wants us to be happy
I believe there is one Supreme most perfect being. ... I believe He is pleased and delights in the happiness of those He has created; and since without virtue man can have no happiness in this world, I firmly believe He delights to see me virtuous
Alas, I know if I ever became truly humble, I would be proud of it.
Flowers are the alphabet of angels, whereby they write on the hills and fields mysterious truths.
In free governments the rulers are the servants and the people are their superiors and sovereigns.
How do you become better tomorrow? By improving yourself, the world is made better. Be not afraid of growing too slowly. Be afraid of standing still. Forget your mistakes, but remember what they taught you. So how do you become better tomorrow? By becoming better today.