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
God heals and the doctor takes the fee.
If wind blows on you thro' a hole, Make your will and take care of your soul.
If what most men admire, they would despise, 'Twould look as if mankind were growing wise
If thou hast wit & learning, add to it Wisdom and Modesty.
If thou dost ill, the joy fades, not the pains; If well, the pain doth fade, the joy remains.
He who waits upon fortune is never sure of dinner.
He who shall introduce into the public affairs the principles of a primitive Christianity, will change the face of the world.
He who shall introduce into public affairs the principles of Christianity, will revolutionize the world
He who buys had need have 100 Eyes, but one's enough for him that sells the Stuff.
He that can travel well afoot, keeps a good horse
He that can compose himself, is wiser than he that composes books
He that buys upon Credit, pays Interest for what he buys.
He that buys by the penny, maintains not only himself, but other people
He that blows the coals in quarrels he has nothing to do with has no right to complain if the sparks fly in his face