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Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17, 1706.
* He was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher.
* Among the leading intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, a drafter and signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the first Postmaster General.
* He was also a prolific inventor, with over 200 inventions to his name, including the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove.
* Franklin died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 17, 1790.
* He is considered one of the most important figures in American history and his legacy continues to inspire people around the world.

inspirational quotes - Image for quote : Well done is better than well said.

Well done is better than well said.

Benjamin Franklin

inspirational quotes - Image for quote : Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle.

Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle.

Benjamin Franklin

The person who deserves most pity is a lonesome one on a rainy day who doesn't know how to read.

Benjamin Franklin

Hide not your talents, they for use were made,What's a sundial in the shade?

Benjamin Franklin

Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.

Benjamin Franklin

Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.

Benjamin Franklin

If a man could have half of his wishes, he would double his troubles.

Benjamin Franklin

I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.

Benjamin Franklin

In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is Freedom, in water there is bacteria.

Benjamin Franklin

If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed.

Benjamin Franklin

He that can have patience can have what he will.

Benjamin Franklin

Many people die at twenty five and aren't buried until they are seventy five.

Benjamin Franklin

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

Benjamin Franklin

inspirational quotes - Image for quote : An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.

An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.

Benjamin Franklin

If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth writing.

Benjamin Franklin

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Benjamin Franklin

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