Top 27 Most Famous Benjamin Franklin Quotes
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Benjamin Franklin Short Biography
Born on 17 January 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay, Benjamin Franklin (also commonly referred to as Ben Franklin) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was an author, philosopher, diplomat, inventor and scientist.
Benjamin Franklin is a remarkable polymath and a classic ‘jack of all trades’ (except he is no jack, he is the master of all trades).
As a scientist, he played a significant role in the discovery of electricity.
As an inventor, he invented the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove.
And despite having little formal education, Franklin was the leading founder of many civic organizations and he became a very successful and wealthy businessman in Philadelphia through his printing business.
Franklin was well-respected in his adopted city where he helped launch a lending library, hospital, and college and is well remembered for the wit, wisdom, and elegance of his writing.
Further reading:
- A Quick Biography of Benjamin Franklin – US History
- 10 Reasons Why Benjamin Franklin Was Actually A Superhero – FI.edu
- Important Americans: Benjamin Franklin – InterExchange
- 17 Life Lessons from Benjamin Franklin On His 312th Birthday – Medium
Here are the best Benjamin Franklin quotes so you can be inspired by the wisdom of one American’s greatest heroes.
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