Witty, wise, and elegant in their simplicity, these timeless adages come from two influential figures of American history: In the style of Poor Richard's Almanack, Franklin offers advice on work and money management; and Pennsylvania's Quaker founder reflects on government, education, and religion, along with charity, friendship and patience.
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin Charming self-portrait covers boyhood, work as a printer, political career, scientific experiments, much more. Its openness, honesty, and readable style have made the Autobiography one of the great classics of the genre.
Wit and Wisdom from Poor Richard’s Almanack by Benjamin Franklin Hundreds of delightful aphorisms, carefully selected from many issues of Franklin's popular 18th-century publication: "He that lies down with Dogs, shall rise up with fleas" and many others.
