intelligence, passion, strength, devotion, charisma, tenacity,
perseverance, generosity, forgiveness
Franklin possessed all of
these qualities and that is why he is considered to be one of the
greatest American minds and a proud pillar of our national
heritage. However, our affinity for Franklin extends deeper. He
seems to embody and personify the American dream. Born the son of
a candlemaker, few people would have surmised that Franklin would
master so many disciplines. His story proves that with
determination and dedication, success is within anyone's grasp. A
leading American statesman, inventor, philanthropist, publisher,
revolutionary, and thinker, Benjamin Franklin was truly the
Enlightened American.
Biography - Venture into the life of
Benjamin Franklin. Celebrate his accomplishments, and
discover his fascinating experiences of epic
proportions. Filled with heroism, tragedy, and
ultimately triumph, Franklin's tale continues to
inspire us all. The story of a man who savored life
to the last drop, Franklin's biography, more than
legendary, has the potential to change our
perceptions and way of thinking. After reading this,
you may never be the same again.
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Complete Works - Benjamin Franklin's wit invariably found its way into his prolific writing. In this section, we present complete works authored by Benjamin Franklin so one may discover his ideas and motives first-hand.
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Inventions - Ingenuity, Creativity, and
Curiosity: These traits define the world's greatest
innovators. Franklin, one of history's most prolific
inventors, possessed all three qualities in great
abundance. An experimentalist, theoretician,
philosopher, and scientist, he developed many
fundamental ideas we take for granted today. Take a
glimpse at the creative mind of Benjamin Franklin!
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Quotations - Individuals are judged
not only by their actions, but by their words as
well. Franklin's discussions offer us an intriguing
insight into the enlightened American's personality.
Visit the Quotations page to discover life in his own
words. If you examine it, you will be astonished to
discover how many household sayings are originally
attributed to Benjamin Franklin.
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Wit & Humor - Benjamin's life is
replete with interesting and often humorous
anecdotes. A man of sharp wit, his personal
experiences still have the potential to make us smile
and maybe even laugh.
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Interesting Facts - Learn the nuances of
Benjamin Franklin's life. In this section, you will
have the opportunity to discover interesting tidbits
of information relating to Franklin and the historic
time period.
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Genealogy - Trace Benjamin
Franklin's roots! Are you related to the Enlightened
American???
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References - and levels, we have View
our list of sources and our suggestions for
recommended reading. As this site is intended for
users of all ages evaluated our references on the
basis of content and readability for the intended
audience. Take advantage of our suggestions in your
further explorations of Benjamin Franklin.
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