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Benjamin Franklin Facts
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Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was a renowned polymath and a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions.[2] He facilitated many civic organizations, including Philadelphia's fire department and The University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League institution.Franklin earned the title of "The First American" for his early and indefatigable campaigning for colonial unity, initially as an author and spokesman in London for several colonies. As the first United States Ambassador to France, he exemplified the emerging American nation. (1706 – 1790) |
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Quotes by Benjamin Franklin
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An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
Benjamin Franklin
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Anger is never without a reason, but seldom a good one.
Benjamin Franklin
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By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
Benjamin Franklin
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If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him.
Benjamin Franklin
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Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.
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They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin
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