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
He that hath a Trade, hath an Estate.
Finding myself to exist in the world, I believe I shall, in some shape or other, always exist.
A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contently.
It would be thought a hard government that should tax its people one tenth part.
It is the will of God and Nature that these mortal bodies be laid aside, when the soul is to enter into real life; 'tis rather an embrio state, a preparation for living; a man is not completely born until he be dead: Why then should we grieve that a new child is born among the immortals?
Genius is nothing but a greater aptitude for patience.
Tis a great confidence in a friend to tell him your faults; greater to tell him his.
Drive your business. Let not your business drive you.
If you teach a poor young man to shave himself, and keep his razor in order, you may contribute more to the happiness of his life than in giving him a thousand guineas. This sum may be soon spent, the regret only remaining of having foolishly consumed it; but in the other case, he escapes the frequent vexation of waiting for barbers, and of their sometimes dirty fingers, offensive breaths, and dull razors.
God heals, and the doctor takes the fees.
The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.
Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.
The best is the cheapest.
He that speaks much, is much mistaken.