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
Don't value a man for the Quality he is of, but for the Qualities he possesses.
Don't throw stones at your neighbours, if your own windows are glass.
Creditors have better memories than debtors; creditors are a superstitious sect, great observers of set days and times
Vice knows that she is ugly, so she puts on her mask.
Vice knows she's ugly, so puts on her mask
Vessels large may venture more, but little boats should keep near shore.
To be humble to superiors is duty, to equals courtesy, to inferiors nobleness.
To whom thy secret thou dost tell, To him thy freedom thou dost sell
The Tongue is ever turning to the aching Tooth.
Wife from thy Spouse each blemish hide More than from all the World beside: Let DECENCY be all thy Pride.
Who knows a fool, must know his brother; For one will recommend another.
Who is strong? He that can conquer his bad Habits. Who is rich? He that rejoices in his Portion.
Mary's mouth costs her nothing, for she never opens it but at others expense
Marry your Son when you will, but your Daughter when you can.