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
Sloth like rust, consumes faster than labor wears, while the used key is always bright
The key to a healthy marriage is to keep your eyes wide open before you wed and half-closed thereafter.
The favor of the Great is no inheritance.
If you do what you should not, you must hear what you would not.
If you'd have your shoes last, put no nails in 'em.
If you'd have it done, Go: if not, Send
If you'd have a Servant that you like, serve your self
If you desire many things, many things will seem but a few
If you argue and rankle and contradict, you may achieve a temporary victory - sometimes; but it will be an empty victory because you will never get your opponent's good will
In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.
In rivers and bad governments, the lightest things swim at the top
Clearly spoken, Mr. Fogg; you explain English by Greek.
Caesar did not merit the triumphal Car, more than he that conquers himself.
Came you from Court? for in your Mien, A self-important air is seen.