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
There can't be good living where there is not good drinking.
Wish a miser long life, and you wish him no good.
Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools talk because they have to say something.
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Those who pay for what they buy upon Credit, pay their Share of this Advance.
Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and parliaments
Most people return small favors, acknowledge medium ones and repay great ones - with ingratitude
Most people return small favors, acknowledge medium ones and repay greater ones - with ingratitude.
Mr. Lincoln, I believe your grandfather was a farmer in Pennsylvania,
Men take more pains to mask than to mend.
One Mend-fault is worth two Findfaults, but one Findfault is better than two Makefaults
None preaches better than the ant, and she says nothing
One today is worth two tomorrows; never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.
Onions can make ev'n Heirs and Widows weep