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Benjamin Franklin Quotes

Biography: Benjamin Franklin is known for his contributions as a Founding Father ... more Biography: Benjamin Franklin is known for his contributions as a Founding Father of the United States, his scientific innovations, and his diplomatic efforts. A polymath, he invented the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove. He was instrumental in drafting the Declaration of Independence and served as a diplomat in France, securing crucial support for the American Revolution. less
"If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead and rotten either write things worth reading or do things worth writing"
Tags: Inspiration, Achievement, Literature, Writing, Legacy
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety"
Tags: Freedom, Sacrifice, Liberty, Individualism, Principles
"Distrust and caution are the parents of security"
Tags: Caution, Security, Protection, Safety, Defense
"He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals"
Tags: Self-love, Self-esteem, Competition, Ego, Pride
"The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness You have to catch it yourself"
Tags: Success, Freedom, Self-reliance, Liberty, Personal responsibility
"Do not anticipate trouble or worry about what may never happen Keep in the sunlight"
Tags: Mindfulness, Positivity, Mental health, Optimism, Positive thinking
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy"
Tags: Philosophy, Love, Happiness, Humor, God
"Hide not your talents they for use were made What's a sundial in the shade"
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Self-improvement, Wisdom, Growth
"We must indeed all hang together or most assuredly we shall all hang separately"
Tags: Unity, Support, Community, Teamwork, Collaboration
"It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation and only one bad one to lose it"
Tags: Relationships, Integrity, Trust, Character, Respect
"Life's tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late"
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Growth, Life lessons, Reflection
"Content makes poor men rich Discontent makes rich men poor"
Tags: Philosophy, Mindset, Happiness, Life lessons, Contentment
"Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances"
Tags: Mindset, Perspective, Happiness, Inner peace, Self-reflection
"Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are"
Tags: Empathy, Awareness, Justice, Equality, Human rights
"Without continual growth and progress such words as improvement achievement and success have no meaning"
Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Success
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