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100 Quotes By Benjamin Franklin That Will Change The Way You Think

Famous As: One of the Founding Fathers of the United States
Born On: January 17, 1706
Died On: April 17, 1790
Born In: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Died At Age: 84

Popularly known as the First Citizen of the 18th Century, Benjamin Franklin was a famous American writer, inventor, politician, statesman, author, scientist, diplomat and civic activist among many other profiles that he held in his lifetime. As a young boy, Franklin apprenticed with his printer brother. The opportunity gave him the much needed exposure to new ideas and ideals. He grew up to become an inventor and is best known till date for his work in electrical theory. He established the laws by which electricity operates and also conducted crucial inventions including the Lightning rod and Franklin stove. As a diplomat, he was widely admired among the French and was a major figure in the development of Franco-American relations. As a politician, Franklin still stands as America’s most effective statesman and ambassador. He was undoubtedly American’s most influential Founding Fathers who drafted the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. Given here is a compilation of some of the best known quotes by Benjamin Franklin covering a wide variety of aspectslike life, truth, education, learning, happiness, anger, finance, and so on. Brief yourself and get inspired by his greatness!

Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.

Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.

Benjamin Franklin
Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.

Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.

Benjamin Franklin
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

Benjamin Franklin
Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.

Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.

Benjamin Franklin
He that can have patience can have what he will.

He that can have patience can have what he will.

Benjamin Franklin
A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

Benjamin Franklin
In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is Freedom, in water there is bacteria.

In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is Freedom, in water there is bacteria.

Benjamin Franklin
You may delay, but time will not.

You may delay, but time will not.

Benjamin Franklin
Many people die at twenty five and aren't buried until they are seventy five.

Many people die at twenty five and aren't buried until they are seventy five.

Benjamin Franklin
Fear not death for the sooner we die, the longer we shall be immortal.

Fear not death for the sooner we die, the longer we shall be immortal.

Benjamin Franklin
Never ruin an apology with an excuse.

Never ruin an apology with an excuse.

Benjamin Franklin
We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.

We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.

Benjamin Franklin
I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.

I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.

Benjamin Franklin
Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.

[misquote of a letter about wine, see quotes/831031]

Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. [misquote of a letter about wine, see quotes/831031]

Benjamin Franklin
Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.

Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.

Benjamin Franklin
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

Benjamin Franklin
Those who surrender freedom for security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.

Those who surrender freedom for security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.

Benjamin Franklin
How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, His precepts!

How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, His precepts!

Benjamin Franklin
Hide not your talents, they for use were made,
What's a sundial in the shade?

Hide not your talents, they for use were made, What's a sundial in the shade?

Benjamin Franklin
Well done is better than well said.

Well done is better than well said.

Benjamin Franklin
Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.

Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.

Benjamin Franklin
Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle.

Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle.

Benjamin Franklin
Lost Time is never found again.

Lost Time is never found again.

Benjamin Franklin
It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority.

It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority.

Benjamin Franklin
The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.

The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.

Benjamin Franklin
An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.

An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.

Benjamin Franklin
If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed.

If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed.

Benjamin Franklin
Tis a great confidence in a friend to tell him your faults; greater to tell him his.

Tis a great confidence in a friend to tell him your faults; greater to tell him his.

Benjamin Franklin
Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.

Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.

Benjamin Franklin
Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Benjamin Franklin