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Humility and Benjamin Franklin

of his accomplishments, many of which are successful. One of the problems in the writings of a man outlining his own accomplishme...

Moral Virtues of Benjamin Franklin

chastity and humility. He listed them subjectively, in what he regarded as their order of importance. But out of all these lauda...

Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Moderation. Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve. 10. Cleanliness. Tolerate no uncleanline...

U.S. Constitution and Benjamin Franklin

years before, a clause in a bill brought into Parliament by the ministry had proposd to make the kings instructions laws in the co...

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AND LEADERSHIP

printing shop in Philadelphia, and, with hard work and dedication, began to thrive (A Quick Biography, 2011). During the 1730s, hi...

Life of Benjamin Franklin from the Revolutionary War until the U.S. Constitution

general, an office he held for one year" (Anonymous Benjamin Franklin, 2002; franklin.htm). In the year 1775 he traveled to Can...

Alcohol According to Benjamin Franklin and Frederick Douglass

playing ball, wrestling, running foot-races, fiddling, dancing, and drinking whisky; and this latter mode of spending the time was...

Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, Puritanism, and Anti Puritanism

In five pages this paper examines Benjamin Franklin's autobiography in a consideration of Puritanism and anti Puritanism. Two oth...

Benjamin Franklin on the Relationship Between Society and Self

In eleven pages this paper considers Benjamin Franklin's perspectives on society and self in comparison with the views of Thomas H...

Religion and Man According to Benjamin Franklin and Edward Taylor

In five pages the world and religion as man relates to both are considered in the context of Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography and...

American Identity Concept and Benjamin Franklin

of his definition of self as it relates to Americans is scattered and often vague. Bearing this in mind we turn to the philosophic...

Importance of Benjamin Franklin

continue to flourish. Unfortunately, however, it has been throughout the last century that this idea has suffered various forms o...

Ben Franklin and the Definition of the American Dream

In a paper that consists of seven pages the American Dream is considered within the context of Benjamin Franklin's early life and ...

Relationship Between Benjamin Franklin and George Whitefield

In five pages this research paper considers Benjamin Franklin's relationship with influential Anglican clergyman George Whitefield...

Benjamin Franklin and F. Scott Fitzgerald on the American Dream and Morality

In 5 pages this paper discusses how Franklin and Fitzgerald presented morality and the American Dream in a comparative analysis of...

Overview of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

embodied the spirit of virtue. He tried to make himself into the best person he knew how. He met many people in his lifetime. H...

Money Compare Franklin and Bible

Some of Ben Franklin's wise words about money and specifically about lending it to friends is compared/contrasted with what the Bi...

Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography

In five pages the autobiography of this simple yet very complex man is discussed. One source is cited in the bibliography....

Jonathan Edwards' Narrative and Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography

In three pages Rev. Edwards' ecclesiastical focus is compared and contrasted with Franklin's individual focuses in their autobiogr...

Examination of Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography

enables one to find or make a Reason for everything one has a mind to do." I have picked a selection from the autobiography to sh...

Self Help Texts and Benjamin Franklin's Values

life. Ben Franklin was similar in his approach: no focus on esoteric concepts but rather dedication to common sense approaches t...

Black Abolitionists by Benjamin Quarles

many different organizations, all the while also illustrating and supporting the truth that so many of the African Americans suppo...

Franklin and Douglass

men and the student or this writer/researcher. In relationship to the importance of these two individuals, in the history of the...

"The Autobiography Of Benjamin Franklin" - Leadership

a pertinent example of Franklins (1996) fundamental attitude for meeting a challenge. Hard work, he contended, was the lifeblood ...

Theme of Slavery in 3 Literary Eras

slaves are forcibly taken from their native lands, "Husbands from their Wives, Parents from their Children," which he argues goes ...

Wisdom and Wit of Benjamin Franklin and Will Rogers

was political in orientation. Satire is a matter of seeing something from another perspective - sometimes inside out and cynical....

Creating the American Character

p. v). Through Franklins writing, such as the homey advice of Poor Richards Almanac and also through his autobiography--through hi...

Benjamin Franklin

through writing and through other levels of involvement. In relationship to the supporting evidence provided by the author...

Middle Class According to Benjamin Franklin, Moliere, and Voltaire

notably Charles Dickens, Moliere, and Voltaire - had decidedly different and less heroic definitions of the middle class in their ...

Benjamin Franklin and James Madison

far less celebrated figure. He was a prot?g? of Thomas Jefferson and considered to be a "legislative workhorse" who enjoyed a mast...