Quotes by Benjamin Franklin
10 quotes by Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin - author, political theorist and diplomat
Also called: Ben Franklin.
Was born on 17 jan 1706.
Died on 17 apr 1790, at 84 years old.
Died on 17 apr 1790, at 84 years old.
Origin country: United States
Biography: Was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. Franklin was a leading author and printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman and diplomat.
The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness, to an opponent, tolerance, to a friend, your heart, to your child, a good example, to a father, deference, to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you, to yourself, respect, to all...
Quote by Benjamin Franklin about enemies, tolerance, conduct, absolution, charity, example, proudness, children, mother, respect
Take time for all things great haste makes great waste.
Quote by Benjamin Franklin about time, waste, things
Human felicity is produced not as much by great pieces of good fortune that seldom happen as by little advantages that occur every day.
Quote by Benjamin Franklin about happiness, wealth, human imperfections, day, good, good luck
The first mistake in public business is the going into it.
Quote by Benjamin Franklin about human imperfections, mistake, affair, public
