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 that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security
It is the observation here that our cause is the cause of all mankind, and that we are fighting for their liberty in defending our own
Nothing brings more pain than too much pleasure; nothing more bondage than too much liberty.
Those who prefer security to liberty deserve neither.
Laws without morals are in vain.
The sun of liberty is set; you must light up the candle of industry and economy.
If we restrict liberty to attain security we will lose them both.
Fart for freedom, fart for liberty—and fart proudly.
He who gives up freedom for safety deserves neither.
Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor.
Distrust and caution are the parents of security.
Fatigue is the best pillow.