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
Speak and speed: the close mouth catches no flies.
Onions can make even Heirs and Widows weep.
Never contradict anybody.
In success be moderate.
In a discreet man's mouth, a public thing is private.
He that won't be counseled can't be helped. He that would have a short Lent, let him borrow Money to be repaid at Easter.
He that steals the old man's supper does him no wrong.
Eyes and Priests Bear no Jests.
Enjoy the present hour, be mindful of the past; And neither fear nor wish the Approaches of the last. Learn of the skillful: He that teaches himself, hath a fool for his master.
As sore places meet most rubs, proud folks meet most affronts.
As Pride increases, Fortune declines.
Your best investment is to pour your purse into your head, and no one can take it away from you.
Those who are willing to forfeit liberty for security will have neither.
I believe ... that the soul of man is immortal and will be treated with justice in another life, respecting its conduct in this.