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  1. A quotation from Ben Franklin

    Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.

    Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
    Poor Richard Improved (1749 ed.)

    More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/29…

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  2. A quotation from Ben Franklin

    Strive to be the greatest Man in your Country, and you may be disappointed; Strive to be the best, and you may succeed: He may well win the race that runs by himself.

    Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
    Poor Richard (1747 ed.)

    More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/43…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #benfranklin #benjaminfranklin #aspiration #beyourbest #besteffort #competition #doyourbest #goal #goodperson #greatness #selfimprovement #target

  3. A quotation from Ben Franklin

    Strive to be the greatest Man in your Country, and you may be disappointed; Strive to be the best, and you may succeed: He may well win the race that runs by himself.

    Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
    Poor Richard (1747 ed.)

    More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/43…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #benfranklin #benjaminfranklin #aspiration #beyourbest #besteffort #competition #doyourbest #goal #goodperson #greatness #selfimprovement #target

  4. A quotation from Ben Franklin

    Strive to be the greatest Man in your Country, and you may be disappointed; Strive to be the best, and you may succeed: He may well win the race that runs by himself.

    Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
    Poor Richard (1747 ed.)

    More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/43…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #benfranklin #benjaminfranklin #aspiration #beyourbest #besteffort #competition #doyourbest #goal #goodperson #greatness #selfimprovement #target

  5. A quotation from Ben Franklin

    Strive to be the greatest Man in your Country, and you may be disappointed; Strive to be the best, and you may succeed: He may well win the race that runs by himself.

    Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
    Poor Richard (1747 ed.)

    More about this quote: wist.info/franklin-benjamin/43…

    #quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #benfranklin #benjaminfranklin #aspiration #beyourbest #besteffort #competition #doyourbest #goal #goodperson #greatness #selfimprovement #target

  6. This is a GREAT article about an early american Abolitionist and his times. Thank you @jalcine !! (I'd never heard of this man. I wish I could read about his wife.)

    #Abolitionists #Abolition #BenFranklin #Histodons #History todon.eu/@jalcine/113252419652