“Think What You Do When You Run in Debt: You Give to Another Power over Your Liberty”
Quote by Benjamin Franklin
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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
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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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Source: Benjamin Franklin Wit and Wisdom
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Source: The Way to Wealth and Poor Richard's Almanac
“He that is rich need not live sparingly, and he that can live sparingly need not be rich.”
Source: The Way to Wealth and Poor Richard's Almanac
“As charms are nonsense, nonsense is a charm.”
Source: Poor Richard's Almanack
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Source: Poor Richard's Almanack: Being the Choicest Morsels of Wisdom, Written During the Years of the Almanack's Publication