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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Quotes
“it is as truly folly for the poor to ape the rich, as for the frog to swell in order to equal the ox.”
― Benjamin Franklin, Franklin's Autobiography
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“However, remember this: They that will not be counseled cannot be helped; and further that, If you will not hear Reason, she will surely rap your knuckles,”
― Benjamin Franklin, Franklin's Autobiography
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“An acquaintance with the apprentices of booksellers enabled me sometimes to borrow a small one, which I was careful to return soon and clean. Often I sat up in my room reading the greatest part of the night, when the book was borrowed in the evening and to be returned early in the morning, lest it should be missed or wanted.”
― Benjamin Franklin, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
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“One was called The Lighthouse Tragedy, and contained an account of the drowning of Captain Worthilake, with his two daughters: the other was a sailor's song, on the taking of Teach (or Blackbeard) the pirate.”
― Benjamin Franklin, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
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“Without entering into the discussion, he took occasion to talk to me about the manner of my writin
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I saw the justice of his remark, and thence grew more attentive to the manner in writing, and determined to endeavor at improvement. About this time I met with an odd volume of the Spectator. It was the third. I had never before seen any of them. I bought it, read it over and over, and was much delighted with it. I thought the writing excellent, and wished, if possible, to imitate it.
Franklin, 14
In this quote Franklin demonstrates several important characteristics of his personality that will lend themselves to his future success. First, he is willing to take direction and constructive criticism. Before Franklin can become a great man he needs to learn from other great men. He knows that unfettered independence is not ideal: instruction and advice from one's betters is useful for advancement. Second, he will primarily gain his reputation through writing: writing articles under the penname "Silence Dogood," publishing pieces on politics and science, writing the Autobiography, and more. Writing is a way to put one's ideas into the world, to shape one's own identity and destiny. From his earliest days Franklin sees writing as key to his future. Third, he has an intense work ethic. He commits himself fully to his endeavors, even if the work that is required is arduous and/