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
Those things that hurt, instruct.
There cannot be good living where there is not good drinking.
The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.
The person who deserves most pity is a lonesome one on a rainy day who doesn't know how to read.
Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle.
Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily cracked, and never well mended.
Lighthouses are more helpful than churches.
Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away
All would live long, but none would be old.
A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over.
If you have a bald head don't walk out in the sun because you will get burned.
Reckless youth makes rueful age.
If you want a thing done - go. If not - send.
When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.