[Quilla]

Inspiring commentary on a grand American. Happy Birthday, Mr. Franklin.

[Quilla]

Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanac can be read online here.

[posterchild]

Thanks for the post. Reminds me to put this great American's biography on my reading list.

[pissant]

Franklin is my all time favorite American. I've read three biographies and his autobiography. It's amazing to think of how full a life he had. Happy Birthday, Mr. Franklin.

[winston2]

Inspiring commentary on a grand American. Happy Birthday, Mr. Franklin.

Ben's autobiography is noted as being possibly the finest ever written. It is easy reading, lists many admonishments that all can benefit from. I especially recommend it for teenagers that need some sensible anchorage in life. Happy Birthday Ben !!

[MNJohnnie]

The U. S. Constitution doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself.

I am always amazed when ever I dip into the quotes by Ben Franklin on how full of wisdom they still are almost 300 years later! Despite all the changes in humanity in 300 years, Franklin's wisdom ages not at all

[SR 50]

I think it's a shame that we can't have at least one day a year to recognize this great American patron.

[Brilliant]

I must be getting old. 300 years ago doesn't seem that long ago to me.

[RobbyS]

M<y grandson's name is Benjaim. SORTA named after Ben Franklin.