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E. Wright (ed).
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), American statesman, scientists, publisher & writer, was a prolific source of proverbs, maxims & epigrams, many of them served up to the public in pithy form in the pages of Poor Richard’s Almanack. This collection of sayings, drawn from all his writings, reveals him as shrewd, worldly, moral & humorous, & encapsulates the experiences & wisdom of his long life. Arranged by category: national wealth & taxation; public office; the Old England man; the virtuous life; frugality & industry; faith; marriage; food & drink; tradesmen, doctors & lawyers; visitors; friendship, education; good & bad manners; worldly wisdom; France; & who’s who. |
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