Benjamin Franklin Quotes

About Benjamin Franklin

A key American Founding Father, inventor, and diplomat. He helped draft the Declaration of Independence and secured France’s crucial support during the Revolution. A celebrated scientist and civic leader, his work with electricity and practical inventions left an enduring legacy on the United States.

Books Written By Benjamin Franklin
  • The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

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An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

—  Benjamin Franklin

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Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

—  Benjamin Franklin

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Passive input fades fast; active doing creates lasting skill.

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Diligence is the mother of good luck.

—  Benjamin Franklin

Insight

Consistent hard work creates the opportunities that others mistake for luck.

Actionable Takeaways

  • Build a daily routine that supports steady effort toward your goals.
  • Track your progress weekly to stay motivated and focused.
  • Replace wishful thinking with practical action, even in small steps.

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For every minute spent in organizing, an hour is earned.

—  Benjamin Franklin

Insight

Good organization multiplies your time by reducing wasted effort and decision-making later.

Actionable Takeaways

  • Spend 10 minutes each morning planning your top 3 priorities.
  • Create a simple system for sorting tasks: urgent, important, or delegate.
  • Organize your digital and physical workspace at the end of each day.