Benjamin Franklin Quotes

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705] – April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author and printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, 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. He invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer, and the glass 'armonica'. Read more on Wikipedia...

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  2. Some people die at 25 and aren’t buried until 75.

    — Benjamin Franklin

    Submitted by Master Crappy 6 months ago

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  3. Half the truth is often a great lie.

    — Benjamin Franklin

    Submitted by Charmed111 7 months ago

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  7. "There are 2 things that is certain in life; death and taxes."

    — Benjamin Franklin

    Submitted by charv about 1 year ago

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  10. By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

    — Benjamin Franklin

    Submitted by hohansen about 2 years ago

    4 loves

  11. When in doubt, don't.

    — Benjamin Franklin

    Submitted by hohansen about 2 years ago

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  13. Lighthouses are more helpful than churches.

    — Benjamin Franklin

    Submitted by hohansen about 2 years ago

    1 love

  15. Never ruin an apology with an excuse.

    — Benjamin Franklin

    Submitted by sanrio007 about 2 years ago

    15 loves

  16. Drive thy business or it will drive thee.

    — Benjamin Franklin

    Submitted by gkrieshok about 2 years ago

    1 love

  17. If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

    — Benjamin Franklin

    Submitted by Bakeneko about 2 years ago

    3 loves

  18. Well done is better than well said.

    — Benjamin Franklin

    Submitted by thestephb over 2 years ago

    6 loves

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