Moments — the pithy quotes of Benjamin Franklin
I would be very surprised if there's anyone in North America over the age of twenty who hasn't heard the name Benjamin Franklin (probably applies to Europe to some degree as well). What I know of him is he was a businessman, a scientist, and one of the founding fathers of the United States of America — his legacy has influenced the past two hundred and seventy-five years.
It also seems he was rather prolific when it came to pithy quotes and I thought I'd share some of them. I will say I took these off of the Internet so their accuracy is suspect right from the start — they are still great quotes non the less.
"Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing."
"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise."
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."
"Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy."
"We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid."
"Well done is better than well said."
"Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man."
"Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning."
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."
"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17th, 1706, and if he were alive today he would be exactly two hundred and fifty-four years older than me. I think I will pick up a biography on Benjamin Franklin because there's still lots of time to influence the world.
iamgpe
Articles from Graham🐝 Edwards
View blogThe question was posed just as he was about to jump into the water, “What’s the purpose of it all?” ...
“I’m quite easy going…” · A dear friend looked at me confused and said, “What are you talking about, ...
It is said, and thankfully I’ve only experienced this figuratively, when the shelling starts, try to ...
Related professionals
You may be interested in these jobs
-
Forklift Drivers, Full time
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 4 days ago
Intramodal Solution Inc Pointe-Claire, Canada Full time· Job Description · Tend to the organization of the warehouse floor. · Pull and place orders into incoming containers. · Extract commodities from docked containers. · Store product safely into warehouse. · Working knowledge of pallet invertor machine · Palletize selected orders. ...
-
kitchen helper
Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 5 days ago
J & R LEONG LTD. Calgary, CanadaEducation: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate · Experience: Will train · Tasks · Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables · Carrying and replace linen · Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal unit ...
-
Network Analyst
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 week ago
Dilawri Group of Companies Mississauga, Canada Full timeWANT TO WORK for one of Canada's Best Managed Companies? · Dilawri Group in Ontario is looking for a Network Analyst to join our National IT Team based out of our 401 Dixie VW Dealership in Mississauga. · Reporting to the Senior Manager, Network & Security, this role will a ...
Comments
Graham🐝 Edwards
6 years ago #4
Thx Franci\ud83d\udc1dEugenia Hoffman, beBee Brand Ambassador — that Ben was talented
Graham🐝 Edwards
6 years ago #3
That he was Jim Murray
Graham🐝 Edwards
6 years ago #2
Thx Ren\u00e9e \ud83d\udc1d Cormier
Jim Murray
6 years ago #1