“What vast additions to the conveniences and comforts of living might mankind have acquired, if the money spent in wars had been employed in works of public utility; what an extension of agriculture even to the tops of our mountains; what rivers rendered navigable, or joined by canals; what bridges, aqueducts, new roads, and other public works, edifices, and improvements might not have been obtained by spending those millions in doing good, which in the last war have been spent in doing mischief.”
Quote by Benjamin Franklin
Work
The Portable Benjamin Franklin
This volume includes a selection of Franklin's essays, letters, and experiments, offering insight into his scientific pursuits, political thought, and personal philosophy. It provides a glimpse into the life and mind of one of America's Founding Fathers, highlighting his contributions to the nation's development and his enduring legacy. more
Author
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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