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“A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over.”

Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Book:The Way to Wealth and Poor Richard's Almanac

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The Way to Wealth and Poor Richard's Almanac

This book includes Benjamin Franklin's renowned essay 'The Way to Wealth' and selections from his 'Poor Richard's Almanac', offering timeless insights into wealth accumulation, frugality, and character development. 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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