Transcending Thoughts
quotes by Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 – April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. Franklin was a leading author and printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman and diplomat. As a scientist he was a major figure in the 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 a musical instrument. He formed both the first public lending library in America and first fire department in Pennsylvania. He was an early proponent of colonial unity and as a political writer and activist he, more than anyone, invented the idea of an American nation and as a diplomat during the American Revolution, he secured the French alliance that helped to make independence possible.
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Learning what to Say
Wealth
Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it.
Never Grow Old
Today is Worth Two Tomorrows
One today is worth two tomorrows; never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.
Hide Not your Talents
Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What’s a sundial in the shade?
Happiness
The U.S. Constitution doesn''t guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself.
Stuff Life is Made of
Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.
Will You be Remembered
If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing.
Most Fools Do
Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do.
