A quotation from Ben Franklin

He that resolves to mend hereafter, resolves not to mend now.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1745 ed.)

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He that resolves to mend hereafter, resolves not to mend now.

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Franklin’s system of 13 personal virtues was methodical. He did not leave his character to chance. He designed a grid, tracked his behavior, and focused on one virtue per week. Over 13 weeks, he covered them all, then started again. #BenjaminFranklin #Virtues #Emberhart https://www.emberhart.com/benjamin-franklins-lifetime-system-of-13-personal-virtues-and-one-tired-dad-with-five-half-baked-character-tweaks/
Benjamin Franklin’s Lifetime System of 13 Personal Virtues and One Tired Dad with Five Half-Baked Character Tweaks - Emberhart

Benjamin Franklin’s 13 Virtues—And 5 Modern Tweaks from a Tired Dad. Inspired by Benjamin Franklin’s timeless 13 virtues, a father reflects on character, self-improvement, and five modern commitments that fit a busy, messy life. A story of growth, balance, and practical wisdom for today.

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@heidilifeldman

I'm feeling a wave of Benny Franklin washing over me.

"You've got your First Amendment rights Americans. If you can keep them."

The cracks are how the light gets in.

Now appreciating the function of "deserve" in the headline.

It sure worked on me.

Anyone know if this device has a name in rhetoric?

#BenjaminFranklin #Rhetoric

A quotation from Ben Franklin

Many complain of their Memory, few of their Judgment.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1745 ed.)

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Many complain of their Memory, few of their Judgment. Not an original sentiment from Franklin. See, for example, La Rochefoucauld (1666).

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As a boy Thomas Mellon (1813–1908), judge and founder of the Mellon Bank, decided to abandon his parents' farming lifestyle for #law and #banking in the city after reading #BenjaminFranklin's autobiography.
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A quotation from Ben Franklin

It’s common for Men to give 6 pretended Reasons instead of one real one.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1745 ed.)

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It’s common for Men to give 6 pretended Reasons instead of one real one.

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A quotation from Ben Franklin

Wars bring scars.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1745 ed.)

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Wars bring scars.

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"An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest." ~ #BenjaminFranklin

A quotation from Ben Franklin

’Tis easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1745 ed.)

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’Tis easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.

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“Among the #foundingfathers, both #BenjaminFranklin and #JohnAdams wrote openly about their preference for a #whiteAmerica, free of what Franklin called ‘black or tawny’ people, or ‘swarthy’ Spaniards, Italians, French, Germans, Russians, and Swedes.” www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

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