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Benjamin Franklin

One of the founding fathers of the United States, Ben Franklin didn't have any formal education beyond the age of 10, but went on to become a famous inventor, statesman, author, businessman and scientist. He played a crucial role in the first Continental Congress where the Declaration of Independence was framed, helping Thomas Jefferson edit the many drafts that went before the assembled body for consideration and eventual adoption. During his distinguished career, he also served as the United States' first Postmaster General and was a Minister to the French Court. Of course, he also published Poor Richard's Almanac, which became an instant bestseller. He died in 1790 at the age of 84.

Date of Birth: January 17, 1706

Date of Death: April 17, 1790

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"If you would be loved, love and be lovable."

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As quoted in A Dictionary of American proverbs (1992), pg. 662

Originally written in Franklin's yearly foray into proverbs, in a work he titled "Poor Richard's Almanack." The Almanack itself was famous for weather forecasts, bits of wisdom, and wordplay.

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"The way to see by Faith is to shut the Eye of Reason."

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Poor Richard's Almanack (July, 1758) pg. 189

The quote continues, "The Morning Daylight appears plainer when you put out your Candle."

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"If you want something done, ask a busy person."

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"Men take more pains to mask than to mend."

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"There never was a good war or a bad peace."

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Written in a Letter to Josiah Quincy (11 September 1783)

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"Early to Bed, and Early to Rise, Makes a Man Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise. "

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Early to Bed, and Early to Rise, Makes a Man Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise, Or, Early Rising, a Natural, Social, and Religious Duty (1855)

Franklin often published proverbs and adages--this one was actually the title of one of his works.

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"There are no gains without pains."

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"Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today."

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As quoted in Curiosities in proverbs, (1916) pg. 130

This adage was stated by Franklin, but has been expressed many times over the centuries by many different peoples and cultures.

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"Do not anticipate trouble or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight."

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"God helps them that help themselves."

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This proverb, definitely spoken by Benjamin Franklin, yes, but also by others much farther back in history. As a proverb, it is extremely hard to trace it's first usage, but is much older than Franklin himself, who did popularize it somewhat for the United States.

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"Time is money."

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"Love your Neighbour; yet don't pull down your Hedge."

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As quoted in Early American proverbs and proverbial phrases, (1977) pg. 309

A purveyor of proverbs, Franklin wasn't the first to express this sentiment, but he assuredly popularized it.

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"He that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing."

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Early American proverbs and proverbial phrases (1977) pg. 42

The above quote was a proverbial phrase and was probably not coined directly by Franklin.

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"Motivation is when your dreams put on work clothes."

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"There are three faithful friends - an old wife, an old dog, and ready money."

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