Wisdom from Franklin
A few years ago, our family went on a "field trip" to Philadelphia Christ Church Franklin
Although Ben was never a president or king -- he was a genuine leader. Leadership is influence -- and Ben Franklin certainly had a lot of that! In fact, he still does! Even from his grave, he influences us.
It was Ben Franklin who said, "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." I'll bet every kid inAmerica
Although Ben was never a president or king -- he was a genuine leader. Leadership is influence -- and Ben Franklin certainly had a lot of that! In fact, he still does! Even from his grave, he influences us.
It was Ben Franklin who said, "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." I'll bet every kid in
I'm sure northwoods residents can relate to this one: "Fish and visitors stink after three days."
Here's another good quote: "People who are wrapped up in themselves make small packages."
life?" he asked, "Then do not squander time; for that's the stuff life is made of."
Two centuries before people started talking about core values, priorities and goals, Ben Franklin
had already discovered his!
His 13 Virtues are worth examining today:
1. Temperance (Be moderate in what you consume.)
2. Silence: (Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.)
3. Order: (Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.)
4. Resolution: (Do what you should.)
5. Frugality: (Waste nothing.)
6. Industry: (Make your minutes count for something worthwhile.)
7. Sincerity: (Be honest and true.)
8. Justice: (Do what is right.)
9. Moderation: (Avoid extremes and don't nurse resentments.)
10 Cleanliness: (Be clean in body, clothes, and habitation.):
11. Tranquility: (Be not disturbed at trifles.)
12. Chastity: (Sexuality should only be expressed in appropriate ways.)
13. Humility: (Maintain a servant's heart.)
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No wonder Ben made it on the one hundred-dollar bill!
2. Silence: (Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.)
3. Order: (Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.)
4. Resolution: (Do what you should.)
5. Frugality: (Waste nothing.)
6. Industry: (Make your minutes count for something worthwhile.)
7. Sincerity: (Be honest and true.)
8. Justice: (Do what is right.)
9. Moderation: (Avoid extremes and don't nurse resentments.)
10 Cleanliness: (Be clean in body, clothes, and habitation.):
11. Tranquility: (Be not disturbed at trifles.)
12. Chastity: (Sexuality should only be expressed in appropriate ways.)
13. Humility: (Maintain a servant's heart.)
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No wonder Ben made it on the one hundred-dollar bill!
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