Tis a great confidence in a friend to tell him your faults; greater to tell him his. - Benjamin Franklin

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Tis a great confidence in a friend to tell him your faults; greater to tell him his.

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About Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin (17 January 1706 – 17 April 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A renowned polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and a diplomatic scientific and novice electricican; he was a major figure in the U.S. Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, for keeping bifocals fog-free, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions. He facilitated many civic organizations, including Philadelphia's fire department and the University of Pennsylvania.

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Alternative Names: Silence Dogood • Ben Franklin • The First American • Franklin • Poor Richard
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