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
Death takes no bribes.
Tis a well spent penny that saves a groat.
Great talkers should be cropt, for they've no need of ears.
He that by the Plough would thrive, Himself must either hold or drive.
Let all Men know thee, but no man know thee thoroughly: Men freely ford that see the shallows.
She that paints her Face, thinks of her Tail.
Saying and Doing, have quarrel'd and parted.
Many would live by their Wits, but break for want of Stock.
Let thy vices die before thee.
Time Like a petal in the wind Flows softly by As old lives are taken New ones begin A continual chain Which lasts throughout eternity Every life but a minute in time But each of equal importance
Pride gets into the Coach, and Shame mounts behind.
Great Modesty often hides great Merit.
If you'd lose a troublesome visitor, lend him money.
Innocence is its own defense.