Benjamin Franklin'sFinal Speechin the Constitutional Convention, from the notes of James MadisonMr. President:I confess that I do not entirely approve of this Constitution at present, but Sir, I am not sure I shall never approve it: For having lived long, I have experienced many Instances of...
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,Poor Richard's Almanack,1751 I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it. In my youth I travelled much, and I observed in different countries, that the more public provisions were made for...
Constitutional Convention, Monday, September 17, 1787. DOC'r FRANKLIN rose with a speech in his hand, which he had reduced to writing for his own coveniency, and which Mr. Wilson read in the words following: MR. PRESIDENT, I confess, that there are several parts of this Constitution whic...
Benjamin Franklin rose with a speech in his hand. Franklin was the oldest Convention delegate and one of America’s most beloved leaders. Franklin handed his speech to his friend and fellow Pennsylvania delegate, James Wilson, who read it aloud to the Convention. Franklin himself ...
作者:Benjamin Franklin 出版社名称:Bantam Classics 出版时间:2008 语种:英文 ISBN :9780553210750 商品尺寸:10.7 x 2.1 x 17.2 cm 包装:平装 页数:360 The Autobiography & Other Writing《富兰克林自传》影响了好几代美国人,且至今依然是美国重要的、读者不可胜数的自传作品。本书包含了很多通过努力奋斗走向成功的...
It highlights Franklin's proposal to include in the Constitutional Convention the orders to open meetings with a prayer, which has been adopted in the popular and political history of the country. However, several narratives argue that several Convention members did not accept and implement Franklin...
— Benjamin Franklin Cite This Quote Quote source:"On Freedom of Speech and the Press",Pennsylvania Gazette(17 November 1737). “If you would keep your Secret from an enemy, tell it not to a friend. Up, Sluggard, and waste not life; in the grave will be sleeping enough.” ...
he must advance regularly from Things known to thing unknown [Benjamin Franklin]- English Only forum Most fools think they are only ignorant." Benjamin Franklin- English Only forum speech given by Benjamin Franklin to the Constitutional Convention- English Only forum ...
Benjamin Franklin was 81 years old during the Constitutional Convention. Franklin was suffering declining health and was working both as a delegate...Become a member and unlock all Study Answers Start today. Try it now Create an account Ask a question Our experts can answer your tough...
Benjamin Franklin is best known as one of the Founding Fathers who never served as president but was a respected inventor, publisher, scientist and diplomat.