Benjamin Franklin
By Jean-Baptiste Breuze
1777
By Jean-Baptiste Breuze
1777
Benjamin Franklin, American Founding Father, author (Poor Richard’s Almanack), scientist and diplomat, was born on January 17, 1706. Benjamin Franklin invented bifocal eyeglasses, the lightning rod and the Franklin wood stove.
Benjamin Franklin was noted for his quotable statements of wit and wisdom. Here are a seven examples:
“A good conscience is a continual Christmas.”
“A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.”
“A penny saved is a penny earned.”
“A place for everything, everything in its place.”
“Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one.”
“Beware the hobby that eats.”
“He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.”
Today’s Meme Express prompt is wit and wisdom.
Pick one of the quotations from Benjamin Franklin (printed above) as your blogging prompt for today. Or, create your own.
“Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one.” I believe it is ok to be angry...infact my Dad use to say "anger gets the blood flowing" and sometimes that is not bad. I think anger and passion have a fine line between them for me. Many times my anger will have some type of belief/passion involved...really! However, I do not think anger should rule your life nor do I believe you should "act out of anger". You can always find the reason for anger (even if there is no reason there is a reason...dig and I think you will find something...hint: transfer of emotion is a big one) but it is never going to be a "good" reason...yes you may be able to justify the anger but is it really worth justifying? hmmmmmm....
What words of wit or wisdom have stuck with you through the years?
As funny as this sounds one saying that has stuck with me since high school is..."What's love got to do with it?"
Who spoke or wrote these witty words?
Who spoke or wrote these witty words?
teeeehehehehehe...Tina Turner sang the song!
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