Benjamin Franklin was one of the founding fathers of the United States, an author; a music instrument designer and even created the phonetic alphabet. These are some of the interesting things that one gathers from Ben Franklin's autobiography by Poor Richard's Almanac. Take the quiz and see what else you remember.
Industry
Order
Sincerity
Temperance
Self-confidence
Pessimism
Sincerity
Common sense
Distracted and preoccupied.
Logical and orderly.
Impulsive and unpredictable.
Cynical and mistrustful.
“I hope, therefore, that some of my descendants may follow the example and reap the benefit.”
“Philadelphia was a city at the heart of America’s independence.”
“Benjamin Franklin also contributed to public service.”
“Almost everyone secretly desires to attain perfection in some field.”
Franklin’s desire for perfection
The story of the speckled ax
The references to Socrates and Pythagoras
Franklin’s desire to help his descendants
He imitates engraved copies.
He buys a speckled ax.
He compiles thirteen virtues.
He avoids trifling conversation.
Earning money.
Being creative.
Accomplishing good things.
Acting calmly.
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