“If you teach a poor young man to shave himself, and keep his razor in order, you may contribute more to the happiness of his life than in giving him a thousand guineas.”
Quote by Benjamin Franklin
Work
The autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
This work provides an intimate look into the personal and professional life of Benjamin Franklin, covering his early years, his contributions to the American Revolution, and his later scientific and political endeavors. 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
You May Also Like
Source: The Life of Benjamin Franklin, Written by Himself
“That earliest shock in one's life which occurs to all of us; which first makes us think.”
Source: Sybil, Or, The Two Nations
“He who anticipates his century is generally persecuted when living, and always pilfered when dead.”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of Benjamin Disraeli (Illustrated)
Source: Witness: writings of Bartolomé de las Casas