“To expect people to be good, to be just, to be temperate, etc., without showing them how they should become so, seems like the ineffectual charity mentioned by the apostle, which consisted in saying to the hungry, the cold and the naked, be ye fed, be ye warmed, be ye clothed, without showing them how they should get food, fire or clothing.”
Quote by Benjamin Franklin
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Poor Richard Day by Day
Poor Richard Day by Day is a collection of daily readings that draws upon the wisdom and insights of Benjamin Franklin. Each day offers a quote or reflection from Franklin, encouraging readers to apply his timeless principles to modern life. 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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