Benjamin Franklin Top 10 Quotes


10

There never was a good war, or a bad peace.

Benjamin Franklin (Letter to Josiah Quincey, 1783)

9

Fear not Death; for the sooner we die, the longer shall we be immortal.

Benjamin Franklin (Poor Richard's Almanack, 1740)

8

He that lives upon hope will die fasting.

Benjamin Franklin (Poor Richard's Almanack, 1758)

7

Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

Benjamin Franklin (Poor Richard's Almanack, 1758)

6

The doors of wisdom are never shut.

Benjamin Franklin (Poor Richard's Almanack, 1755)

5

Diligence is the mother of good luck.

Benjamin Franklin (Poor Richard's Almanack, 1736)

4

Wish not so much to live long as to live well.

Benjamin Franklin (Poor Richard's Almanack, 1738)

3

Observe all men; thy self most.

Benjamin Franklin (Poor Richard's Almanack, 1740)

2

If you would be loved, love and be lovable.

Benjamin Franklin (Poor Richard's Almanack, 1755)

1

Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that's the stuff life is made of.

Benjamin Franklin (Poor Richard's Almanack, 1746)

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Benjamin Franklin Biography

Born: January 17, 1706
Died: April 17, 1790

Benjamin Franklin was an American polymath. He had among many things, success in politics and science, he was also an revered inventor and writer.

Notable Works

Poor Richard's Almanack (1732 - 1758)
The Way to Wealth (1758)
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