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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) →More quotes by Benjamin Franklin
- “Never take a wife till thou hast a house (and a fire) to put her in.”Benjamin Franklin
- “Genius without education is like silver in the mine.”Benjamin Franklin
- “If you know how to spend less than you get, you have the philosopher's stone.”Benjamin Franklin
- “Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.”Benjamin Franklin
More Morality quotes
- “A system of morality which is based on relative emotional values is a mere illusion, a thoroughly vulgar conc…”Socrates
- “Thinking that morality is all about commandments is a relatively new way of thinking, since the Reformation.”Timothy Radcliffe
- “To learn that it's easier to be told by others what to think and believe than it is to think for yourself.”Neil deGrasse Tyson
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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