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
Here comes the orator with his flood of words and his drop of reason.
A word to the wise is enough, and many words won't fill a bushel.
Great hopes make everything great possible
Before you consult your fancy, consult your purse.
Most people die at 25 but are buried at 75.
It is better to let 100 criminals go free than to imprison 1 innocent man.
The most acceptable service of God is doing good to man.
La pereza anda tan despacio que la pobreza no tarda en alcanzarla.
When you are finished changing, you are finished.
One of the advantages of being a 'reasonable creature' is that one can find a reason for whatever one wants to do.
In free governments the rulers are the servants and the people are their superiors and sovereigns.
Flowers are the alphabet of angels, whereby they write on the hills and fields mysterious truths.
Alas, I know if I ever became truly humble, I would be proud of it.
I believe there is one Supreme most perfect being. ... I believe He is pleased and delights in the happiness of those He has created; and since without virtue man can have no happiness in this world, I firmly believe He delights to see me virtuous