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- "Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God" (proposed by Franklin for the motto of the Great Seal of the United States).
- "From a persuasion that equal liberty was originally the portion, it is still the birthright of all men."
- "Every man…is, of common right, and by the laws of God, a freeman, and entitled to the free enjoyment of liberty."
- "All the property that is necessary to a man for the conservation of the individual… is his natural right which none can justly deprive him of."
Jul 6, 2021 · Benjamin Franklin's work and expertise spanned decades and topics - highlighting some of the most important quotes and warnings from freedom of speech - to the despotism he saw in the future.
- He who would trade liberty for some temporary security, deserves neither liberty nor security. Benjamin Franklin. Liberty, Politics, Conservative.
- War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is. Revolution is when you decide that for yourself. Benjamin Franklin. War, Government, Guy.
- Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech. Benjamin Franklin. Freedom, Independent, Science.
- If everyone is thinking alike, then no one is thinking. Benjamin Franklin. Success, Freedom, Thinking.
Sep 22, 2023 · Synopsis. Despite multiple speeches pleading for their signatures, Gerry (MA), Randolph (VA), and Mason (VA) refused to sign the United States Constitution. In his longest speech of the Convention, Franklin (PA) said the Constitution was “near to perfection.”.
He wrote the best selling Poor Richard’s Almanac (1733), a posthumously published Autobiography, and many articles advocating American independence from Great Britain. From 1776-1785 he was the American ambassador to France, and from 1785-1788 he was governor of Pennsylvania.
Jul 2, 2022 · Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father who helped shape the ideas that led to the American Revolution. This collection includes important quotes from Franklin about Liberty, the American Revolution, the Constitution, and other important topics.
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His wit, wisdom and insights on life and human nature made him one of the most quotable Founding Fathers of America. This collection of 83 Benjamin Franklin quotes encapsulates the essence of Franklin's philosophy and worldview.
