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Benjamin Franklin Quotes

We know Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin as politicians, but they felt that science was something everyone should have a knowledge of Picture Quote #1

To me, Arnold was a pioneer in the spirit of Thomas Edison or Benjamin Franklin, while Tiger is a pioneer in the spirit of Bill Gates Picture Quote #1

One thing that always frustrated me was that, while Benjamin Franklin’s was the best-known face of the eighteenth century, no one ever took his sister’s likeness Picture Quote #1

I think that Benjamin Franklin felt very strongly in foreign policy in this world, that you needed to at least show some humility, especially when you were strong Picture Quote #1

If you read our Founding Fathers, people like Benjamin Franklin and Jefferson - what we’re doing now in this country is making them roll over in their graves Picture Quote #1

People have always said - those words, ‘too conservative,’ is fairly relative. I’m sure that they probably said that about Thomas Jefferson and George Washington and Benjamin Franklin Picture Quote #1

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This nation has gotten away from the principles of the founding fathers under the failed leadership of Barack Obama. This country could use a president like Benjamin Franklin again Picture Quote #1

People will accept your ideas much more readily if you tell them that Benjamin Franklin said it first. Perhaps it is impossible for a person who does no good to do no harm Picture Quote #1

Benjamin Franklin performed a beautiful experiment using surfactants: on a pond at Clapham Common, he poured a small amount of oleic acid, a natural surfactant which tends to form a dense film at the water-air interface Picture Quote #1

I’m so proud of myself. I thought, ‘I’ve got to learn about American history.’ I literally took two months off and watched every documentary known to man. I really didn’t know Benjamin Franklin was so cool Picture Quote #1

Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. But I’d like to add a third certainty: trash. And while some in this room might want to discuss reducing taxes, I want to talk about reducing trash Picture Quote #1

Elevated levels of confidence are omnipresent among history’s greatest overachievers. Benjamin Franklin, one of the most famous men in the world even before he signed the Declaration of Independence once lamented about humility, I cannot boast of much success in acquiring the reality of this virtue Picture Quote #1

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My impression of the American people can be summarized by a quotation from Benjamin Franklin, Those things that hurt instruct! I realised that people in this part of the world meet their problems head on. They attempt to get out of them rather than suffer them Picture Quote #1

Benjamin Franklin and the whole idea of a new attitude to money: Time is money. He invented that idea. Before that, time wasn’t money in the same way; in the medieval age it was regarded as sinful for money to be the object of your life Picture Quote #1

It would be easy to assume that the open letter is a symptom of the Internet age. Such is not the case. In 1774, Benjamin Franklin wrote an open letter to the prime minister of Great Britain, Lord North - a satirical call for the imposition of martial law in the colonies Picture Quote #1

Make the best use of both time and money. Add industry and frugal dealings if they pay very well and if you’re free to it Picture Quote #1

What is a butterfly? At best He’s but a caterpiller drest. The gaudy Fop’s his picture just Picture Quote #1

Common sense without education, is better than education without common sense Picture Quote #1

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On second thought, it’s a good thing love is blind otherwise it would see too much Picture Quote #1

If you can’t pay for a thing, don’t buy it. If you can’t get paid for it, don’t sell it Picture Quote #1

My elder brothers were all put apprentices to different trades. I was put to the grammar-school at eight years of age, my father intending to devote me, as the tithe of his sons, to the service of the Church Picture Quote #1

I was put to the grammar-school at eight years of age, my father intending to devote me, as the tithe of his sons, to the service of the Church Picture Quote #1

I believe ... that the soul of man is immortal and will be treated with justice in another life, respecting its conduct in this Picture Quote #1

A lady asked Dr. Franklin Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy - A republic, replied the Doctor, if you can keep it Picture Quote #1

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In the beginning of the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for Divine protection, he stated. Our prayers, Sir, were heard, and they were graciously answered. ... Do we imagine we no longer need His assistance? Picture Quote #1

But in this world nothing is sure but death and taxes. [Fr., Mais dons ce monde, il n’y a rien d’assure que le mort et les impots.] Picture Quote #1

Democracy is like having two wolves and a lamb decide what is for dinner Picture Quote #1

Twas Noah who first planted the vine And mended his morals by drinking its wine Picture Quote #1

I think that humanity brings much misery on itself by the false value they put on things Picture Quote #1

There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one’s self Picture Quote #1

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We know Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin as politicians, but they felt that science was something everyone should have a knowledge of. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) To me, Arnold was a pioneer in the spirit of Thomas Edison or Benjamin Franklin, while Tiger is a pioneer in the spirit of Bill Gates. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) One thing that always frustrated me was that, while Benjamin Franklin’s was the best-known face of the eighteenth century, no one ever took his sister’s likeness. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) I think that Benjamin Franklin felt very strongly in foreign policy in this world, that you needed to at least show some humility, especially when you were strong. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) If you read our Founding Fathers, people like Benjamin Franklin and Jefferson - what we’re doing now in this country is making them roll over in their graves. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) People have always said - those words, ‘too conservative,’ is fairly relative. I’m sure that they probably said that about Thomas Jefferson and George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) This nation has gotten away from the principles of the founding fathers under the failed leadership of Barack Obama. This country could use a president like Benjamin Franklin again. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) People will accept your ideas much more readily if you tell them that Benjamin Franklin said it first. Perhaps it is impossible for a person who does no good to do no harm. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) Benjamin Franklin performed a beautiful experiment using surfactants: on a pond at Clapham Common, he poured a small amount of oleic acid, a natural surfactant which tends to form a dense film at the water-air interface. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) I’m so proud of myself. I thought, ‘I’ve got to learn about American history.’ I literally took two months off and watched every documentary known to man. I really didn’t know Benjamin Franklin was so cool. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. But I’d like to add a third certainty: trash. And while some in this room might want to discuss reducing taxes, I want to talk about reducing trash. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) Elevated levels of confidence are omnipresent among history’s greatest overachievers. Benjamin Franklin, one of the most famous men in the world even before he signed the Declaration of Independence once lamented about humility, I cannot boast of much success in acquiring the reality of this virtue. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) My impression of the American people can be summarized by a quotation from Benjamin Franklin, Those things that hurt instruct! I realised that people in this part of the world meet their problems head on. They attempt to get out of them rather than suffer them. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) Benjamin Franklin and the whole idea of a new attitude to money: Time is money. He invented that idea. Before that, time wasn’t money in the same way; in the medieval age it was regarded as sinful for money to be the object of your life. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) It would be easy to assume that the open letter is a symptom of the Internet age. Such is not the case. In 1774, Benjamin Franklin wrote an open letter to the prime minister of Great Britain, Lord North - a satirical call for the imposition of martial law in the colonies. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) Make the best use of both time and money. Add industry and frugal dealings if they pay very well and if you’re free to it. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) What is a butterfly? At best He’s but a caterpiller drest. The gaudy Fop’s his picture just. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) Common sense without education, is better than education without common sense (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) On second thought, it’s a good thing love is blind otherwise it would see too much (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) If you can’t pay for a thing, don’t buy it. If you can’t get paid for it, don’t sell it. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) My elder brothers were all put apprentices to different trades. I was put to the grammar-school at eight years of age, my father intending to devote me, as the tithe of his sons, to the service of the Church. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) I was put to the grammar-school at eight years of age, my father intending to devote me, as the tithe of his sons, to the service of the Church. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) I believe ... that the soul of man is immortal and will be treated with justice in another life, respecting its conduct in this. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) A lady asked Dr. Franklin Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy - A republic, replied the Doctor, if you can keep it. (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) In the beginning of the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for Divine protection, he stated. Our prayers, Sir, were heard, and they were graciously answered. ... Do we imagine we no longer need His assistance? (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) But in this world nothing is sure but death and taxes. [Fr., Mais dons ce monde, il n’y a rien d’assure que le mort et les impots.] (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) Democracy is like having two wolves and a lamb decide what is for dinner (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) Twas Noah who first planted the vine And mended his morals by drinking its wine (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) I think that humanity brings much misery on itself by the false value they put on things (Benjamin Franklin Quotes) There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one’s self (Benjamin Franklin Quotes)

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