Benjamin Franklin

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

AN AMERICAN POLYMATH KNOWN FOR HIS WIT AND PRACTICAL WISDOM

Benjamin Franklin's words have endured not simply because he was a Founding Father, but because his aphorisms distill complex ideas into memorable, often humorous insights. Franklin's wit emerges in quips like, "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy," illustrating his knack for finding levity in life's pleasures. His iconic turns of phrase, such as "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," have become embedded in the lexicon as practical advice, reflecting his pragmatic approach to life's challenges and solutions.

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Benjamin Franklin Quotes (100)· Page 5 of 5

"All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move."
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"Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterwards."
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"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
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"A Brother may not be a Friend, but a Friend will always be a Brother."
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