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
For the want of a nail, the shoe was lose; for the want of a shoe the horse was lose; and for the want of a horse the rider was lost, being overtaken and slain by the enemy, all for the want of care about a horseshoe nail.
Forwarn'd, forearm'd, unless in the case of Cuckolds, who are often forearm'd before warn'd
For want of a nail the shoe was lost, For want of a shoe the horse was lost, For want of a horse the rider was lost, Forwant of a rider the battle was lost, For want of a battle the kingdom was lost, And all for the want of a horse.
Glass, china, and reputation are easily cracked, and never mended well.
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