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    life of Benjamin Franklin was one consumed with ambition to improve himself in furtherance of achieving his goals and beyond. By undertaking the challenge of improving himself in several aspects of his life‚ Franklin was able to become a successful inventor‚ newspaper publisher‚ business person‚ and political leader between the 1750s and 1790. The Autobiography serves as a guide for his son and others to learn how to overcome hardships in life in order to reach success. Benjamin Franklin was able

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    Success and Humility

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    SUCCESS MUST BESTOW HUMILITY There is a popular saying that goes- "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you". In order to relate to this rule‚ one of the most important needs is that of ‘humility’. Humility is a high virtue of human beings. Unfortunately this affirmation is not accepted by everybody. Somehow this virtue is ignored‚ or it was not paid much attention to it. At the very core of a humble person is an inner strength powered by high self-esteem. Someone who has a true sense

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    Revolution: Benjamin Franklin The American Revolution influenced so much more than just people’s taxes and freedom. It influenced writing and speeches of people at the time. The American Identity during the American Revolution was reflected in Benjamin Franklins writing such as the "Poor Richard’s Almanac" and The Declaration of Independence (he helped draft the document). Political‚ social‚ and economic factors shaped Franklin’s writing The political circumstances Benjamin Franklin was in

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    Benjamin Franklin was an author‚ printer‚ postmaster‚ diplomat‚ political theorist‚ politician‚ civic activist‚ statesman‚ scientist‚ inventor‚ and many more things. He did many things to help the United States‚ and he even signed the constitution. Benjamin Franklin should be the second most important founding father. It was so important that he went to the constitutional convention that he was carried there in a sedan chair by people because the bumpy carriage ride on cobblestone was too rough for

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    Chasing Success

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    determination to max our full potentials. However‚ we have been implanted with this code‚ this idea that the true meaning of life is to be successful and without it your life is meaningless. We are raised with this belief that without success no one will care about your existence. Without success you won’t be able to get a car from a dealer‚ a credit card from a bank nor respect from the people around you. We chase success so desperately that we lose ourselves in the long run; we become blind to things around

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    Failure and Success

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    Everyone’s lives consist of many bouts with failure and success. Is it better to go through life never experiencing failure? Some would say yes because then you wouldn’t have to deal with the heartache of failing‚ while others would say no because you gain knowledge and experience from failing. Success is defined as achievement of something unintended or desired such as attaining wealth‚ fame‚ or prosperity. Success is seen differently between every viewer. There are many different ways in which

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    Fame & Success

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    Fame does not mean Success Being successful doesn’t always mean that fame is involved. Success is a spiritual practice of doing what you love regardless of outcome. Fame is an arbitrary reward not necessarily given to the most deserving. We look at success from different perspective and judge how it builds the characteristics to hit the level of success. To most people‚ success means achieving a goal. In order to achieve a goal‚ a person usually has to work hard and believe in himself. People

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    KEY TO SUCCESS

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    Someone once said‚ “The key to happiness is having dreams. The key to success is making your dreams’ come true.” Today I want to talk about making your dreams come true. I want to talk about five keys that will help turn your dreams into reality. 1. Preparation “The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.” ~Benjamin Disraeli Success loves preparation. If the perfect opportunity presented itself today‚ would you be ready? It’s

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    SUCCESS AND FAILURE an essay by William Matthews | | | | |Let every man be occupied‚ and occupied in the highest employment of which his nature is capable‚ and die with the consciousness | |that he has done his best. | |--SYDNEY SMITH

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    While both statues are depictions of Benjamin Franklin‚ they’re created in two different styles for social and historical representations. I. This statue is a great example of bronze sculpting in the way the artist applied the research of the subject’s background as well as how he developed the desired position from a model; these factors assisted in evoking the detail of the finished piece in relation to its theme. A. Benjamin Franklin in 1723 (or “The Young Franklin”)‚ Robert Tait McKenzie‚ 1914 B.

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