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About Benjamin Franklin
American polymath, 18th century
Benjamin Franklin was an American polymath of the 18th century, active as a physicist, philosopher, statesman, and inventor. He is remembered as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He helped draft and sign the Declaration of Independence and later served as the first postmaster general. His work spanned science, public life, and practical invention, placing him among the most versatile figures of his era.
More from Benjamin Franklin (273 quotes) →Other sayings from Benjamin Franklin
- “A man of words and not of deeds, Is like a garden full of weeds.”Benjamin Franklin
- “He that raises a large family does, indeed, while he lives to observe them, stand a broader mark for sorrow;…”Benjamin Franklin
- “Since thou are not sure of a minute, throw not away an hour.”Benjamin Franklin
- “In general, mankind, since the improvement of cookery, eats twice as much as nature requires.”Benjamin Franklin
Reflections: more sayings
- “My life has never been wonderful. Maybe when I was a child, but not after age 15.”Karolyn Grimes
- “Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives.”Oscar Wilde
- “I've realized over the years I either play very good people or very bad people, and I think I always enjoy th…”David Thewlis
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Books by Benjamin Franklin
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
1892
The Way to Wealth
1986
Not Your Usual Founding Father
2006