Jonathan Edwards and Benjamin Franklin are two major figures in history. Edwards was a very religious Puritan minister‚ and Benjamin Franklin was the opposite; a diplomat‚ inventor‚ negotiator‚ merchant along with many other qualities. Each man had goals in their life. Though the reasons for the goals may be different‚ they both were very serious about accomplishing them. The goals that each man had in life were far from similar. Edwards was very committed to his religion‚ and did much more than
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good would come from giving up but only make things worst. Gardner speaks of Bejamin Franklin repetitvely which makes you believe that Franklin was like a role model to Gardner. The desire for success and the need to provide for his family encouraged Gardner to put his skills to use and become a success. Throughout the movie Gardner shows order and industry. In “The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin” Franklin speaks about thirteen virtues and the two Gardner has the most are order and industry
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is an openness of heart; we find it in very few people; what we usually see is only an artful dissimulation to win the confidence of others” (unknown). One of the virtues Benjamin Franklin discusses in his autobiography is sincerity. “Use no hurtful deceit. Think innocently and justly‚ and if you speak‚ speak accordingly” (Franklin 80). Lets take a path through the journey of sincerity. Sincerity id being honest and telling the truth. Freedom from deceit‚ hypocrisy‚ or duplicity; probity in intention
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man saved a little kids lives because he is not selfish. A hero should always care about their people and take responsiblity for your actions and be responsible.Benjamin Franklin was not a hero because of the lack of doing the right thing and he needs to start thinking about other people instead of just himself. Benjamin Franklin is not a hero because of the lack of doing the right thing and doesn’t have the commitment of being a hero. I personally think he’s not because he is not the patriot he say
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Notable delegates included George Washington‚ Benjamin Franklin‚ Alexander Hamilton‚ and James Madison. At first‚ the convention was very secretive. No members of the press were allowed to observe‚ and no official journal of the proceedings were kept. In fact‚ chaperones were assigned to Ben Franklin at all times‚ the eldest of the delegates‚ who had a reputation for being talkative. The chaperones assumed the responsibility for making sure that Franklin did not publicize the details of the debates
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American Values and Beliefs The article I`m going to give a review is taken from magazine. It is published under eye-catching headline “American Values and Beliefs”. The front-page headline reads that every nationality has got the own values. Variety of values depends on different points. Introducing the key-points of the article‚ we should mention the freedom‚ religion‚ self-sufficiency‚ self-esteem‚ convictions and justice. It is main points of this article. Before I`m going to touch upon the article
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mind after reading and comparing the lives‚ beliefs‚ and character of Fredrick Douglass and Benjamin Franklin is‚ two men that "shared a similar journey but walked different paths". Similarities started early on in both men’s lives that ultimately shaped their beliefs and values‚ and molded their characters. Both men grew up being deprived to certain extents of having a full education. Unlike Benjamin Franklin‚ Fredrick Douglass held little to no rights early in life being held as a slave and deemed
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The Benjamin Franklin You Never Knew Famous Person Report By: Ian McGowan-Jepsen For: Mrs. Crawford My famous person is named Benjamin Franklin. This book describes Benjamin Franklin as a self-improvement genius‚ inventor‚ businessman‚ scientist‚ world traveler‚ community organizer‚ and a generous person to everyone. He was the first American who was famous in both America and Europe. In this report I will list five important facts about Mr. Franklin’s
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Campos1 Benjamin Franklin Intellectual‚ politician‚ scientist‚ and peacemaker‚ these are just a few words to describe Benjamin Franklin‚ one of the most influential men in history. His roles in all aspects of life are quite important‚ especially in politics. Benjamin Franklin is called the “first American” because of his role in the formation of the United States. Aside from that he is one of our founding fathers‚ helped to write the Declaration of Independence‚ he served as a U.S
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creates mutual Advantage. Once we establish that mindset‚ the mechanics of etiquette easily Support it. Thus‚ good manners create good relationships and good Relationships create good business. It is not the other way around. In the American colonies Benjamin Franklin and George Washington wrote codes of conduct for young gentlemen. The immense popularity of advice columns and books by Miss Manners shows the currency of this topic. Even more recently‚ the rise of the Internet has necessitated the
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