Benjamin Franklin

Printer and publisher, author and educator, scientist and inventor, statesman and philanthropist, Benjamin Franklin was the very embodiment of the American self-made man. In 1771, at the age of 65, he sat down to write his autobiography, having emerged from the poverty and obscurity in which I was born and bred, to a state of affluence and some degree of reputation in the world, and having gone so far through life with a considerable share of felicity....

An indispensable guide to right living from a Founding Father. Benjamin Franklin, one of our nation's most revered founders, was a man of uncommonly fine common sense. Although he was never able to finish his project of compiling a comprehensive compendium of practical wisdom, he was able to lay down the beginnings of this work in his later writings. Collected within this volume are Franklin's writings organized around his timeless philosophy on living...

The world is a diverse tapestry of history, innovation, and humanity. Human history is a tale of civilizations, exploration, and evolution, leaving footprints across time. Cultures express unique identities through art, language, and rituals, interweaving to form a rich heritage. In the modern era, technology catalyzes connectivity and reshapes lives. However, we face collective challenges in the form of environmental issues, social justice, and global...

A fascinating compilation of weather forecasts, recipes, jokes, and aphorisms, Poor Richard's Almanack debuted in 1732. This new edition presents hundreds of Franklin's maxims, along with selections from the Letters, Autobiography, and Franklin's Way to Wealth. An ideal resource for writers, public speakers, and students, this practical, charming little book will delight all readers with its folk wisdom.

Hundreds of delightful aphorisms, carefully selected from many issues of Franklin's popular 18th-century publication: "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise"; "Love your Neighbor; yet don't pull down your Hedge"; "He that lies down with Dogs, shall rise up with fleas" and many more.

Benjamin Franklin's classic book is full of timeless, thought-provoking insights that are as valuable today as they were over two centuries ago. With more than 700 pithy proverbs, Franklin lays out the rules everyone should live by and offers advice on such subjects as money, friendship, marriage, ethics, and human nature. They range from the famous "A penny saved is a penny earned" to the lesser-known but equally practical "When the wine enters,...

"(...) we must learn from this special utilitarian principle — and find that doing what is right for the right's sake is good, not only because it is right, but also because it is the best thing to do to achieve happiness. Moreover, for those who do not believe in this utopia, we can learn that these precious teachings help pave the way to financial independence, which in turn can ensure plenty of freedom, time, and tranquility to enjoy a good life....

Read about the fascinating life of Benjamin Franklin in this beautifully illustrated version of his autobiography. American icon Benjamin Franklin is known for many things: he published the famous Poor Richard's Almanack, helped found the world-famous University of Pennsylvania, and was the first Postmaster General of the United States. His iconography is everywhere. His likeness adorns, among other things, the United States' hundred-dollar bill....

Nesta inspiradora autobiografia, além de nos contar uma boa parte de sua belíssima e bem-sucedida existência, Benjamin Franklin nos mostra a sua fórmula pessoal de sucesso. Franklin pregou o sacrifício, o trabalho árduo, a economia, a frugalidade e a educação continuada como determinantes para a prosperidade individual e coletiva. A ideia básica de Franklin de que, não importa quem você seja, com trabalho duro e economia, você pode atingir...

TWO CLASSICS OF THE AMERICAN SPIRIT TOGETHER IN ONE VOLUME The Way To Wealth Originally a preface to the 1758 edition of Franklin's beloved Poor Richard's Almanac, it presents a brief fable of a local wise man, Father Abraham, quoting Poor Richard to an eager crowd. In this inspiring tale, Franklin steps out of the past and shares with you his famed maxims about wealth, knowledge, virtue, and all other elements of business success. The Autobiography...