A Man of Knowledge like a rich Soil, feeds
If not a world of Corn, a world of Weeds.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1739 ed.)
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Blessed is he that expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1739 ed.)
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Vote To Impeach!!
Ben never saw Le Trump coming.
“Presidents Can Be Impeached Because Benjamin Franklin Thought It Was Better Than Assassination
The founding fathers struggled with the idea of whether the top leader should be impeachable.”
He that falls in love with himself, will have no Rivals.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1739 ed.)
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Historians relate, not so much what is done, as what they would have believed.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1739 ed.)
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Which will it be, America? God, greed — or the grave?
Kings and Bears often worry their Keepers.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1739 ed.)
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"He's so ticked, he starts breaking pencils." - ANGELA KINSEY, Ben Franklin, Office Ladies #OfficeLadies #TheOffice #BenFranklin #NationalPencilDay #AngelaKinsey
I was happy to hear former prime minister Jean Chrétien mention that Benjamin Franklin went to Montreal in 1776 and tried to enlist the French Canadians in the American Revolution. He was told “Non, merci,” Chrétien said. It’s an important part of our history and something I cover in my forthcoming book about Franklin’s many attempts to make Canada American. It didn’t start with Trump.
It’s around the 16-minute mark: https://youtu.be/tU8qNxempS0?si=4asXl1nNSppOh2hh
my crush on Ben
#Bloguidien du 6 mars 2025 : "Vous pouvez passer une journée avec une personnalité ayant existé, vous faites quoi avec qui ?" Une fois, je me suis retrouvée dans un atelier commandité par le chômage, sur le papier une ou deux semaines, je ne sais plus trop, pour apprendre à passer des entretiens d'embauche et rédiger un CV, mais du contenu d'un niveau si rudimentaire et idiot - d'autant plus que j'ai "quelques" UE validées en lettres-langues et en lettres modernes - que […]#AudreyHepburn (Yes, *the* Audrey Hepburn!)
Anyone else have names to share of other #ResistanceFighters throughout history? Looking to spread some #Hope that if *they* did it, *we* can too!!
Happy Birthday to Benjamin Franklin, the deathless lich-king of Philadelphia. Defy him at your peril!
"He's 99% sure it's not the real Ben Franklin, but he's going to interrogate him anyway." - JENNA FISCHER, Ben Franklin, Office Ladies #OfficeLadies #TheOffice #BenFranklin #BenjaminFranklinDay #JennaFischer
"And I can't prove that Lin Manuel Miranda was in the audience or ever saw that sketch." - ANDY DALY, Ben Franklin, Office Ladies #OfficeLadies #TheOffice #BenFranklin #LinManuelMiranda #HappyBirthdayLinManuelMiranda
"Mankind naturally and generally love to be flatter'd: Whatever sooths our Pride, and tends to exalt our Species above the rest of the Creation, we are pleas'd with and easily believe, when ungrateful Truths shall be with the utmost Indignation rejected."
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"A Dissertation on Liberty and Necessity, Pleasure and Pain" (1725) #FWakeY1725 #FWakeYear1725
"Are you ready to take responsibility without excuses? 🤔💯"
"Never ruin an apology with an excuse." - Benjamin Franklin. Own your actions, learn, and grow. 🌱💪
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"Teddy Roosevelt, Alexander Hamilton, and Ben Franklin are the only founding fathers I have ever played in my entire career." - ANDY DALY, Ben Franklin, Office Ladies #OfficeLadies #TheOffice #BenFranklin #TheodoreRoosevelt #HappyBirthdayTheodoreRoosevelt #AndyDaly
Benjamin Franklin, a prominent American founding father, was not only celebrated for his contributions to literature, politics, and science but also for his intriguing involvement in occult societies like Freemasonry. #Benfranklin #Freemasons https://connectparanormal.net/2024/10/07/exploring-benjamin-franklins-secret-societies/
Benjamin Franklin was involved in lots of secret societies including the Freemasons and the hellfire Club. #benfranklin #secretsocities #freemasons #hellfireclub
