subject: Benjamin Franklin And His Quotations [print this page] One of the greatest American statesmen, Benjamin Franklin was born on 17 th of January, 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts. He excelled in many fields and was known for being a writer, printer, politician, satirist, newspaper editor, political theorist, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and even a diplomat. His famous inventions include the bifocals, lightning rod, the Franklin stove and even a carriage odometer.
The immensely successful leader is considered one of the founding fathers of America. His quotations gave his take on the American life, his view as a politician and as the leader of the common man. Some of his famous quotations are mentioned below.
1) When the well's dry, we know the worth of water. (January 1746)
This quotation explains the fact that people know the actual value of something only when it is lost.
2) Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one. (1753)
This quotation is about people who are known to express their anger as the drop of a hat. The motive of anger diminishes if a person shows his anger frequently.
3) No nation was ever ruined by trade.
Trade unions all over the world have used this quotation. Its explains the importance of trade and business.
4) Keep Conscience clear, then never fear.
It is often said that with fear in your heart, you can never win and in the same way, fear is also governed by our conscience. This quotation connects our inner-self to our values. When values are clear, decision making is easy and people become fearless.
5) There are no gains without pains.
This quotation explains the answer to the eternal question what is life all about?
6) God heals and the doctor takes the fee.
Benjamin Franklin was known for his sense of humor and this quote shows the reason for it.
Eat to live, and not live to eat.
There are many people for whom the soul purpose of life is to eat. This humorous quotation explains the above fact with ease.
In spite of his success, Benjamin Franklin was always proud of his working class roots. His quotations are simple yet go a long way.
One of the greatest American statesmen, Benjamin Franklin was born on 17 th of January, 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts. He excelled in many fields and was known for being a writer, printer, politician, satirist, newspaper editor, political theorist, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and even a diplomat. His famous inventions include the bifocals, lightning rod, the Franklin stove and even a carriage odometer.
The immensely successful leader is considered one of the founding fathers of America. His quotations gave his take on the American life, his view as a politician and as the leader of the common man. Some of his famous quotations are mentioned below.
1) When the well's dry, we know the worth of water. (January 1746)
This quotation explains the fact that people know the actual value of something only when it is lost.
2) Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one. (1753)
This quotation is about people who are known to express their anger as the drop of a hat. The motive of anger diminishes if a person shows his anger frequently.
3) No nation was ever ruined by trade.
Trade unions all over the world have used this quotation. Its explains the importance of trade and business.
4) Keep Conscience clear, then never fear.
It is often said that with fear in your heart, you can never win and in the same way, fear is also governed by our conscience. This quotation connects our inner-self to our values. When values are clear, decision making is easy and people become fearless.
5) There are no gains without pains.
This quotation explains the answer to the eternal question what is life all about?
6) God heals and the doctor takes the fee.
Benjamin Franklin was known for his sense of humor and this quote shows the reason for it.
Eat to live, and not live to eat.
There are many people for whom the soul purpose of life is to eat. This humorous quotation explains the above fact with ease.
In spite of his success, Benjamin Franklin was always proud of his working class roots. His quotations are simple yet go a long way.
