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
You have two choices, write about something of significance or do something someone wants to write about.
Anyone can complain, and they should have the right to, but if you want to see change you must act. Actions speak louder than words. Don't complain about things, change things.
You never want to give up your liberty, even if you are told it is for security. The Patriot Act is a perfect example of giving up liberty for security. It says let us tap your phones so we can keep safe.
People want to catch a buzz. That is why drugs are illegal, yet people still try to get their hands on them no matter what the consequence. Drugs make us happy, they may not be healthy.
You must always be prepared. Make sure to look at things from all angles. If you are not prepared you will fail.
If you have a secret and tell someone everyone will know. You can only keep a secret if you don't tell anyone.
The greatest inventions are those inquiries which tend to increase the power of man over matter.
Traveling is one way of lengthening life, at least in appearance.
He who is in love with himself has no rivals.
The pleasures of this world are rather from God's goodness than our own merit.
If you want to be rich, think of the savings and get them.
Arguing is a game that two can play at. But it is a strange game in that neither opponent ever wins.
The problem with common sense is, it isn't.
Democracy is like having two wolves and a lamb decide what is for dinner.