BENJAMIN
FRANKLIN
17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790
Prominent
Founder of the United States; early American statesman, political
leader, diplomat, and inventor.
Franklin's extraordinary life is not best summarized here.
For a "quick" biography bereft of all but the most
essential details, visit this
page. Those interested in a more extensive biography are
advised to read books about him.
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QUOTES
BY BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Key: "Quote" [relevant subjects] | [source issue] | original
source
"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."
[speech
& speaking] | [1.3]
"Search others for their virtues, thyself for thy vices."
[vice & virtue]
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