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
There is no man so bad, but he secretly respects the good.
It is better to let 100 criminals go free than to imprison 1 innocent man.
The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he ever receive either.
Savages we call them because their manners differ from ours.
Don't think so much of your own Cunning, as to forget other Men's; a Cunning Man is overmatched by a cunning Man and a Half.
The man that walks wit crowd, will get no farther than the crowd. The man that walks alone, will reach places unknown.
Mankind naturally and generally love to be flatter'd.
Mankind are dastardly when they meet with opposition.
There is always room for the man of force.
Pride is said to be the last vice the good man gets clear of...
Getting it done is my reward.
Take it from Richard, poor and lame, What's begun in anger ends in shame.
Do you love life? Then don't waste time, because time is life!
Anger and folly walk cheek by sole.