Analysis Of Poor Richard's Almanack By Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin is credited for this saying. It was published in his book, Poor Richard's Almanack. Benjamin Franklin, the man who revolutionized electricity, was also one of the U.S.’s founding fathers. Franklin made huge contributions to the political foundation of the United States and Franklin also had a genius mind for invention. He cleaned and lit the roads of Philadelphia’s streets. The creation of the Library Company was a chief accomplishment by Franklin in his era. His aid to the Philadelphia’s Union Fire Company helped to save the city from burning to the ground. For the people who did lose property during fires, Franklin helped to found the Philadelphia Contribution for Insurance Against Loss by Fire. Benjamin Franklin was a blessing to the United States and he had an immense impact on the scientific community.
By saying, “He who lies with dogs, rises with fleas,” Franklin is talking about how associating with certain individuals will result in adopting traits from those people. If one is surrounded by undesirable people, the habits and behavior have a good chance of rubbing off on him. These undesirable people are regarded as dogs for their poor conduct and dishonorable habits. The “rising with fleas,” is the process of the mannerisms of the “dogs” transferring to a