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
I would rather have it said, 'He lived usefully,' than, 'He died rich.'
Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it.
When Wine enters, out goes the Truth.
He that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing.
Be studious in your profession, and you will be learned. Be industrious and frugal, and you will be rich.
He that speaks much, is much mistaken.
When you are good to others, you are best to yourself.
Fear God, and your enemies will fear you.
Liberality is not giving much, but giving wisely.
Willows are weak, but they bind the Faggot.
He that would travel much, should eat little.
He that doth what he should not, shall feel what he would not.
Contentment makes a poor person rich and discontent makes a rich person poor.
Little rogues easily become great ones.