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* 17. January 1706 – † 17. April 1790, American statesman and politician, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, printer, writer, philanthropist, scientist and inventor. The inventor of the lightning rod. |
Quotes by Benjamin Franklin:
“Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, and half shut afterwards.”
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Topic: Marriage, Love
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“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Topic: Books
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“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Topic: Knowledge, Investment
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“Well done is better than well said.”
Author: Benjamin Franklin
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“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Topic: Death, Taxes
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“Life’s tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late.”
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Topic: Life, Age, Wisdom
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“A good example is the best sermon.”
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Topic: Example
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“He who falls in love with himself will have no rivals.”
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Topic: Love, Self-acceptance
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“A good conscience is a continual Christmas.”
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Topic: Conscience, Happiness
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“Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.”