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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.
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- “Most people return small favors, acknowledge medium ones and repay greater ones - with ingratitude.”Benjamin Franklin
- “Marriage is the most natural state of man, and... the state in which you will find solid happiness.”Benjamin Franklin
- “The best way to see Faith is to shut the eye of Reason.”Benjamin Franklin
- “We are more thoroughly an enlightened people, with respect to our political interests, than perhaps any other…”Benjamin Franklin
Marriage: more sayings
- “A marriage which does not constantly crucify its own selfishness and self-sufficiency, which does not ‘die to…”Alexander Schmemann
- “The thing is being honest with yourself. There's no rule that says you have to be married and have kids.”Loni Love
- “I don't believe in, 'she's a woman, she's a wife, be quiet and sit at home.'”Shaunie O'Neal
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- “From looking at your neighbor and realizing his true significance, and that he will die, pity and compassion…”G.I. Gurdjieff
- “My sweetheart! When I think of you, it's as if I'm holding some healing balm to my sick soul, and although i…”Fyodor Dostoyevsky
- “I've definitely got lists of things I'd love to accomplish as a climber. But let's face it: The world's full…”Alex Lowe
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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