“What signifies Philosophy that does not apply to some Use? May we not learn from hence, that black Clothes are not so fit to wear in a hot Sunny Climate or Season, as white ones; because in such Cloaths the Body is more heated by the Sun when we walk abroad, and are at the same time heated by the Exercise, which double Heat is apt to bring on putrid dangerous Fevers? The Soldiers and Seamen, who must march and labour in the Sun, should in the East or West Indies have an Uniform of white?”
Quote by Benjamin Franklin
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The Complete Works, in Philosophy, Politics, and Morals, of the Late Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Now First Collected and Arranged: with Memoirs of His Early Life, Written by Himself ; in Three Volumes
This extensive collection brings together the principal literary, scientific, and civic contributions of Benjamin Franklin. Assembled to preserve his intellectual and public legacy, the set includes his famous autobiography, wherein he documents his early life and personal development. Alongside these memoirs, the volumes encompass a wide array of his letters, essays, and treatises. The writings reflect his profound engagement with the political landscape of his era, his philosophical inquiries, and his practical observations on moral and social issues, offering a thorough representation of his multifaceted career and thought. 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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