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
Rules of Health and long Life, and to preserve from Malignant Fevers, and Sickness in general.
Use now and then a little Exercise a quarter of an Hour before Meals, as to swing a Weight, or swing your Arms about with a small Weight in each Hand; to leap, or the like, for that stirs the Muscles of the Breast.
Many dishes many diseases, Many medicines few cures.
Hot things, sharp things, sweet things, cold things All rot the teeth, and make them look like old things.
Cheese and salt meat, should be sparingly eat.
Be temperate in wine, in eating, girls, & sloth; Or the Gout will seize you and plague you both.
A cheerful face is nearly as good for an invalid as healthy weather.
Wouldst thou enjoy a long Life, a healthy Body, and a vigorous Mind, and be acquainted also with the wonderful Works of God? labour in the first place to bring thy Appetite into Subjection to Reason.
Nothing is more fatal to health than an over care of it.
He's the best physician who knows the worthlessness of most medicines.
Be not sick too late, nor well too soon
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
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.
Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." He planned his routine around waking up at 5 a.m. and asking himself "What good shall I do this day?