people don’t realize how different the world would be if Benjamin Franklin never started his kite and key experiment. The world may have never evolved into the world we live in today. How did the idea of electricity come up? That is a question a lot of people wonder. Benjamin Franklin was around the age of 46 when he began his electricity experimentation. One experiment included his kite and key experiment which took place in June of 1752. Benjamin let a kite fly while there was lighting outside. The
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Throughout his lifetime‚ Benjamin Franklin accomplished several things‚ he was a postmaster‚ politician‚ firefighter‚ musician‚ an expert swimmer‚ and above all an extraordinary inventor and innovator. His inventions were fascinating‚ and have helped create the society we live in today. Because of him‚ we now enjoy simple things like fireplaces‚ electricity‚ and bifocals. Franklin’s first invention was invented in 1742 and was known as the Franklin Stove‚ much similar to what we call a fireplace
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In retrospect‚ Benjamin Franklin and Jonathan Edwards lived and experienced their lives in very different ways. Although they lived in the same time period‚ they were comparably different. Their differences and similarities have been presented and will be discussed through their works of morality‚ their beliefs of human nature and human knowledge‚ and Franklins views of Puritan traditions. Benjamin Franklin was exceptionally dedicated to his religion in the ways he practiced his morality. He made
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innovations in science and literature‚ Benjamin Franklin may be regarded as one of the most influential figures in American history. Though the roles he played may have been subtle‚ he was a crucial figure in the development of the political and social culture in America. His intelligence and audacity was demonstrated throughout all periods of his life making him a renowned American. Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17‚ 1706 to Abiah Folger and Josiah Franklin. His father intended for Ben to
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wiser man ten years later at Keller’s deathbed. In Paul’s teenage years‚ he was arrogant and proud of his intelligence in music. He ignores Keller’s advice of changing career. Therefore‚ he thinks he can reach his dream in his own way---seeking perfection. However‚ Paul comes to understand that he could never be a pianist after Keller passed away. Young Paul is such an arrogant boy who thinks Keller lacks ability to teach him. Paul’s first impression of Keller is terrible according to Keller’s alcoholism
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stemmed from old English‚ and British Literature. When Pilgrims moved to America‚ they started their own American traditions and cultures‚ one of those was new literature. Some of the examples of literature and authors from this time period are Benjamin Franklin‚ and Anne Bradstreet. We read pieces of both of their literature in class‚ because they both had a great affect on American Literature when it began. What we read in class of Ben Franklin’s writing showed a new concept called rationalism. His
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Greetings‚ I am Benjamin Franklin. I have done many important jobs over the course of my life. I was a printer‚ publisher‚ inventor‚ scientist‚ philosopher‚ musician‚ and economist to name a few. Growing up in America in the early 1700s‚ I was a strong Patriot and am most proud of the jobs I did that contributed to the Revolutionary War. In being a member of the Second Continental Congress and signing the Declaration of Independence‚ serving as a diplomat‚ and writing and signing the treaty of Paris
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As life goes on‚ things get more complicated. You are no longer a child‚ but an adult who faces reality. To you‚ real life is nothing like fairy tales. Problems are not being easily solved and confusions are everywhere. There is never a long period of rest and peace. You should always be aware of everything preventing you to live an easy life. Moments of sadness and misery are much more frequent than those of happiness‚ filling your head with indescribable madness. Life is not only black and white
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aim for perfection and berate ourselves when we fall short. Some of us avoid that humiliation by simply giving up. I don’t want you to give up. I want you to aim high‚ certainly‚ but don’t stop simply because you didn’t achieve perfection. There are two points I will make tonight. Firstly‚ perfection for us mere mortals is by its very nature impossible to achieve. Secondly‚ to achieve perfection is not actually a desirable thing. Firstly‚ why is perfection impossible? Perfection – being
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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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