Benjamin Franklin once said “If your head is wax‚ don’t walk in the sun”. Franklin had created an aphorism. Webster’s dictionary defines an aphorism as “a short phrase that expresses a true or wise idea” (Aphorism). Franklin modified most of his aphorisms to correspond with traditional or folk sayings‚ known as proverbs. This aphorism is parallel to a Russian proverb that instructs‚ “One who sits between two chairs may easily fall down”. What do these proverbs mean? How are they similar? Why do
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Benjamin Franklin is one of the famous people mentioned in early history because he made a huge impact in the past. Benjamin Franklin was a man of many things during his time a scientist‚ an inventor‚ an author‚ a publisher‚ a statesman‚ and a diplomat. Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17‚ 1706 in colonial Boston with his father‚ Josiah Franklin‚ a natural Englishmen‚ who makes soaps and candles and had 17 kids‚ and his mother‚ Abiah Franklin‚ who came from Nantucket‚ Massachusetts to become
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10 February 2011 A Comparison of Two Great Leaders History is full of great leaders both past and contemporary; the two I wanted to write about are Tony Dungy‚ former coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Benjamin Franklin‚ perhaps our most influential founding father. Both men have had a great impact in their chosen fields‚ but it is their leadership impact that has insured them greatness. Their great personalities‚ strong character‚ and solid moral standards keep them in the high regard of
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One of America’s founding fathers had a great influence in American History and what it is to be American. Benjamin Franklin wrote his Autobiography as a letter addressed to his son in two parts. Franklin knew they would be public and wanted people to read them because he felt he was worth following as an example. He grew up in a big family where his dad did not make a large income. He worked his way up to become more knowledgeable and eventually be a founding father of The United States of America
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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. 39
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Franklin invented the cooling concept in the year 1758. The idea of cooling through evaporation was essential in the preservation of fresh foods hence contributing a new cooling concept to the food culture in America. In addition‚ Benjamin Franklin had yet another contribution to the American food culture. Franklin published a book by the name Poor Richard’s Almanack that detailed a variety of his personal
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Aristotle was correct when he said that “moral excellence comes about as a result of habit”. Religions and many successful people of the world have made a habit of committing moral acts in order to achieve their moral excellence and sense of virtue. Anyone can achieve moral excellence as long as they develop the habits that can take them to the level that they wish to reach. In the religion of Christianity Aristotle’s beliefs are intact. In the bible Christians are told of commandments that they
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Emergency Response: Disaster in Franklin County Katherine Helm Western Governor’s University May 2013 Role of the Major Public Health Personnel In the event of a disaster‚ the community relies upon the public health personnel to evaluate the needs of the community‚ assess the available resources‚ provide reliable information‚ and coordinate health activities. It is essential that local health workers are trained professionals who are reassuring and organized to address health‚ social‚ cultural
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belief that anyone can achieve success in a society through sacrifice‚ risk-taking and hard work. The American dream cannot be attained by chance‚ each individual must be determined and driven to get to their goal and achieve happiness. Benjamin Franklin was raised as a poor child‚ and worked his way up to wealth. He had many setbacks but with his drive built his career up to finally running his own publication company‚ being an influential member of society‚ and becoming very wealthy. Olaudah Equiano
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Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706; he was an author‚ diplomat‚ American printer‚ philosopher‚ and scientist. He contributed to two different things. They are the American Revolution and the new form of federal government. Benjamin grew up in Boston‚ with his sixteen other siblings. When he was fifteen years old‚ he delivered newspapers during the day and wrote articles for the newspapers at night. But‚ in 1792‚ James Franklin was in prison for writing an offensive article‚ and was mistaken under
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