Benjamin Franklin

"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."~Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 – April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A renowned polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions. He facilitated many civic organizations, including Philadelphia's fire department and a university.

I realize that if you were educated in our government schools you probably spent about 10 minutes studying Benjamin Franklin  Here are a few of the things that he said that should give you pause to make you think about where we are going as a country and as a civilization.

"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."

"Lost time is never found again."

"Money has never made man happy, nor will it, there is nothing in its nature to produce happiness. The more of it one has the more one wants."


"Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out."


"The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance."


"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."


"You may delay, but time will not."

Just think about what's happening to these United States.  I guess the old saying is true, those who refuse to learn from history are bound to repeat it.  Then again, you probably were never taught anything about Franklin...

Know.  Be Known.  Make A Difference!

"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."