“How much more than necessary do we spend in sleep, forgetting that the sleeping fox catches no poultry, and that there will be sleeping enough in the grave, as Poor Richard says.”
Quote by Benjamin Franklin
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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
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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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