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
Thou can'st not joke an enemy into a friend, but thou may'st a friend into an enemy.
There's small Revenge in Words, but Words may be greatly revenged
We may give advice, but we cannot give conduct.
By playing at Chess then, we may learn: First: Foresight... Second: Circumspection... Third: Caution...And lastly, we learn by Chess the habit of not being discouraged by present bad appearances in the state of our affairs, the habit of hoping for a favorable chance, and that of persevering in the secrets of resources
Words may show a man's wit but actions his meaning.
Even peace may be purchased at too high a price.
A long life may not be good enough, but a good life is long enough.
A Brother may not be a Friend, but a Friend will always be a Brother.
Many a long dispute among divines may be thus abridged: It is so; It is not so. It is so; it is not so.
I think opinions should be judged by their influences and effects; and if a man holds none that tend to make him less virtuous or more vicious, it may be concluded that he holds none that are dangerous, which I hope is the case with me.
Silence - Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
You will observe with concern how long a useful truth may be known, and exist, before it is generally received and practiced on.
I scarce ever heard or saw the introductory words, "Without vanity I may say," etc., but some vain thing immediately followed.
The noblest question in the world is: 'What good may I do in it?'