Benjamin Franklin, in Poor Richard's almanac for 1850-52
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She laughs at everything you say. Why? Because she has fine teeth If what most men admire, they would despise, 'T would look as if mankind were growing wise. The [[Sun never repents of the good he does, nor does he ever demand a recompence. An old young man, will be a young old man.
— Benjamin Franklin on Despise
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "She laughs at everything you say. Why? Because she has fine teeth If what most men admire, they would despise, 'T would look as if mankind were growing wise. The [[Sun never repents of the good he does, nor does he ever demand a recompence. An old young man, will be a young old man." in the context of "Benjamin Franklin, in Poor Richard's almanac for 1850-52" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin (17 January 1706 – 17 April 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A renowned polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and a diplomatic scientific and novice electrician; he was a major figure in the U.S. Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, for keeping bifocals fog-free, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions. He facilitated many civic organizations, including Philadelphia's fire department and the University of Pennsylvania.
About Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin (17 January 1706 – 17 April 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A renowned polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and a diplomatic scientific and novice electrician; he was a major figure in the U.S. Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, for keeping bifocals fog-free, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions. He facilitated many civic organizations, including Philadelphia's fire department and the University of Pennsylvania.
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