Benjamin Franklin, an American Founding Father, was a multifaceted genius: inventor, scientist, writer, diplomat, and statesman. Key in drafting the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, he also negotiated the Treaty of Paris, ending the Revolutionary War. Notable inventions include the lightning rod and bifocal glasses. He published Poor Richard’s Almanack and founded the University of Pennsylvania. As ambassador to France, he secured crucial support for America. His autobiography is a seminal work of American literature. Franklin’s legacy endures in his contributions to science, politics, education, and public service, symbolizing American ingenuity and civic virtue.

Top 10 Quotes by Benjamin Franklin

1. “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
— Benjamin Franklin

2. “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
— Benjamin Franklin

3. “Well done is better than well said.”
— Benjamin Franklin

4. “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.”
— Benjamin Franklin

5. “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”
— Benjamin Franklin

6. “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
— Benjamin Franklin

7. “Honesty is the best policy.”
— Benjamin Franklin

8. “Energy and persistence conquer all things.”
— Benjamin Franklin

9. “Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.”
— Benjamin Franklin

10. “Lost time is never found again.”
— Benjamin Franklin