“Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one.”
Benjamin Franklin
Poor Richard’s Almanack (Primary source)
Poor Richard’s Almanack stands as perhaps the most influential periodical in colonial America, embodying Benjamin Franklin’s genius for marrying practical wisdom with commercial success. Published annually from 1732 to 1758, the almanac reached into virtually every American household, selling some 10,000 copies yearly, an extraordinary circulation for its time.
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“Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.”
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— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“Beware of little expenses, a small leak will sink a great ship.”
— Benjamin Franklin Primary source“Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time; for that’s the stuff life is made of.”
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“Necessity never made a good bargain.”
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— Eleanor Roosevelt Primary source“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
— Eleanor Roosevelt Disputed“You may be too cunning for one, but not for all.”
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