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Benjamin Franklin
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1. Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman) was an American author, printer, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor,, diplomat, etc.

2. Death by taxes
Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.
Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman) .
Which gets worse over time? He does not possess wealth; it possesses him. Benjamin Franklin.

What does Jesus say about taxes (yokes of compulsion) by religious institutions?

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3. Wealth
He does not possess wealth; it possesses him. Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman)

4. Blockheads
A learned blockhead is a greater blockhead than an ignorant one. Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman)

5. Ignorance
Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn. Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman)

6. Stupidity
We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman)

7. Money
He that is of the opinion money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money. Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman)

8. Half truths
Half a truth is often a great lie. Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman)

9. Holidays
How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments. Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman)

10. Lawyers
A countryman between two lawyers is like a fish between two cats. Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman)

11. Penny saved
A penny saved is a penny earned. Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman)

12. Wolves and lambs
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman)

13. Security
Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both. Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman)

14. Silence
As we must account for every idle word, so must we account for every idle silence. Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman)

15. Fools
Experience is a dear teacher, but fools will learn at no other. Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman)

16. Rising or setting sun
At the Constitutional Convention, George Washington used a chair for almost three months of meetings.
Near the end, in discussions, Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman) made the comments "I have often looked at that [chair] behind the president without being able to tell whether it was rising or setting. But now I… know that it is a rising… sun.".

This is the problem with anticipating any transition. Is it going to get better, get worse or stay about the same?

17. No pain no gain
In a reference to Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanac in 1758 (in The Way to Wealth) one finds the following. The word "industry" here refers to keeping active as in exercise. Franklin thought that 45 minutes of exercise a day was good for everyone.

Wikipedia. (as of 2022-04-12)

18. Change
When you are finished changing, you are finished. Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman)

19. Early to bed


20. Benjamin Franklin and sleep

 
True or false: Benjamin Franklin one went to bed one evening and woke up 12 days later.


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21. Benjamin Franklin and the turkey

Benjamin Franklin, from Philadelphia, had suggested the turkey as a national bird, but that recommendation was not followed.
 
What sound does a limping turkey make?
What is the best way to stop telling turkey jokes?

22. Turkeys
What would the NFL (National Football League) be like with a team name of the Philadelphia Turkeys?
Saying: It is hard to soar like an eagle when surrounded with turkeys.
Verse routeIsaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. [kjv]


23. Isaiah 40:31

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KJV: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Hebrew: וקוי יהוה יחליפו כח יעלו אבר כנשרים ירוצו ולא ייגעו ילכו ולא ייעפו׃
Greek: οι δε υπομενοντες τον θεον αλλαξουσιν ισχυν πτεροφυησουσιν ως αετοι δραμουνται και ου κοπιασουσιν βαδιουνται και ου πεινασουσιν

24. Masonic Homes
Benjamin Franklin printer statue at Masonic HomesThere is a statue of Benjamin Franklin at the printing press at the Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown, PA.

25. Chaos and shoes

This sensitive dependence on initial conditions is illustrated in the following proverb (attributed to many sources but actual source unknown) Benjamin Franklin used this saying in his Poor Richard's Almanac.

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26. Benjamin Franklin and his bamboo cane
Benjamin Franklin (American scientist, inventor, philosopher, statesman) had a bamboo cane with a hidden trigger and hollow body that he could use to dispense oil that would "calm" water in front of him to impress other people with that ability.

27. Benjamin Franklin: Word of mouth
Benjamin Franklin had a printing shop in Philadelphia, PA. A statue of Franklin at his printing press is in Philadelphia and a similar one at the Masonic Homes Masonic Lodge in Elizabethtown, PA.
Benjamin Franklin heard George Whitefield preach at a revival meeting in Philadelphia, PA. Franklin did not believe Whitefield could preach in open air and be heard by tens of thousands of listeners.

While Whitefield preached, he paced towards his shop until he could barely hear what he was saying distinctly, about 500 feet. He then estimated that a crowd of 30,000 could hear him preach in open air (at 2 square feet per person). The actual number would be about 29,000 square yards, ignoring other acoustic factors.

28. George Whitefield
George Whitfield (or Whitefield) (1714-1770) was an English itinerant preacher and evangelist and one of the founders of Methodism along with the Wesley brothers, John Wesley and Charles Wesley. Aside: He added angels singing (and changed the title) of the Christmas carol "Hark the Herald Angles Sing".

29. George Whitefield
After Whitefield visited Philadelphia, Franklin noted the following. George Whitefield is remembered as one of the first preachers to slaves. He crossed the Atlantic 13 times. He preached more than 18,000 sermons (78 have been published).

30. Sleep
Benjamin Franklin had many saying about sleep.

31. Benjamin Franklin and sleep

 
True or false: Benjamin Franklin one went to bed one evening and woke up 12 days later.


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