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 who govern, having much business on their hands, do not generally like to take the trouble of considering and carrying into execution new projects. The best public measures are therefore seldom adopted from previous wisdom, but forced by the occasion.
Those disputing, contradicting, and confuting people are generally unfortunate in their affairs. They get victory, sometimes, but they never get good will, which would be of more use to them.
The first mistake in public business is the going into it.
Industry need not wish.
If you would have a faithful servant, and one that you like, serve yourself.
Many foxes grow gray but few grow good.
He that's secure is not safe.
Employ thy time well, if thou meanest to gain leisure.
Who had deceived thee so often as thyself?
When befriended, remember it; when you befriend, forget it.
Observe all men, thyself most.
It is much easier to suppress a first desire than to satisfy those that follow.
Hear reason, or she'll make you feel her.
In the affairs of this world, men are saved not by faith, but by the want of it.