“Women are books, and men the readers be, Who sometimes in those books erratas see; Yet oft the reader's raptured with each line, Fair print and paper, fraught with sense divine; Tho' some, neglectful, seldom care to read, And faithful wives no more than bibles heed. Are women books? says Hodge, then would mine were An Almanack, to change her every year.”
Quote by Benjamin Franklin
Work
Poor Richard's Almanack
Poor Richard's Almanack is a yearly publication that includes a variety of content ranging from practical advice on farming and weather predictions to moral and philosophical maxims. Authored by Benjamin Franklin, it became a popular source of guidance and entertainment during the 18th century. 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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