“Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and parliaments. If we can get rid of the former, we may easily bear the latter.”
Quote by Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin: Autobiography & Selected Writings
Benjamin Franklin: Autobiography & Selected Writings is a compilation that features Franklin's own account of his life and a curated selection of his significant works. The book offers insights into Franklin's personal experiences, his contributions to science, and his political and philosophical writings. more
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Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was a prominent figure in American history, serving as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a statesman, scientist, inventor, and writer, born on January 17, 1706, and died on April 17, 1790. Franklin is renowned for his contributions to electricity, his support for the American colonial independence movement, and his successful diplomatic efforts in France. more
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