Benjamin Franklin Quotes

Benjamin Franklin — American Politician born on January 17, 1706, died on April 17, 1790

Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A renowned polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions. He facilitated many civic organizations, including Philadelphia's fire department and a university... (wikipedia)

Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.

It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.

Lost time is never found again.

Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.

Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.