Benjamin Franklin1

American literatureChapter 1 The Embryo of American Literature1、Benjamin FranklinA Brief Introduction of Benjamin FranklinFranklin was one of the leading founding fathers of the United States of America. He was a member of the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence and was one of its signatories(签名人)。

He also signed the Constitution of the United States, and served as the new nation’s ablest diplomat. Franklin was also unequaled in America as an inventor until Thomas Edison. He invented the Franklin stove(火炉，窖，温室)，bifocal eyeglasses and the lightning rod.※BiographyBenjamin Franklin was born on January 17,1706 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the youngest child ,and tenth boy of 17 children. Franklin’s formal schooling ended early but his education never did. He believed that “the door to wisdom are never shut,” and read every book he could get his hands on. Franklin taught himself simple algebra and geometry ,navigation, logic, history, science, English grammar and a working knowledge of five other languages.Franklin had a simple formula for success. He believed that successful people worked just a little harder than other people. Benjamin Franklin certainly did. He built a successful printing and publishing business in Philadelphia; he conducted scientific studies of electricity and made several important discoveries; he was an accomplished diplomat and statesman; he helped establish Pennsylvania’s first university and America’s first city hospital. He also organized the country’s first subscription library.Franklin had strong belief that good citizenship included an obligation of public service. Franklin himself served the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the new United States of America, in one way or the other, for most of his life. To Benjamin Franklin there was no greater purpose in life than to“live usefully.”※The Works·Poor Richard’s Almanac.1733·The Way to Wealth,1758·Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin ，1791·Benjamin Franklin’s Thirteen Virtues1TEMPERANCE. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.2SIlENCE. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.3ORDER.Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.4RESOLUTION.Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.5FRUGALITY. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e.,waste nothing.6INDUSTRY.Lose no time;be always employeed in something useful; cut off all unneccessary actions.7. SINCERITY. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.8. JUSTICE. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.9. MODERATION. Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.10. CLEANLINESS. Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, clothes, or habitation.11. TRANQUILLITY. Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.12. CHASTITY. Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dulness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation.13. HUMILITY. Imitate Jesus and Socrates.※Selected ReadingToo Dear for the WhistleWhen I was a child of seven years old , my friends , on a holiday ,filled my pocket with coppers . I went at once to a shop where they sold toys for children . Being charmed with the sound of a whistle that I had seen by the way , in the hands of another boy , I handed over all my money for one . I then came home , went whistling all over house , much pleased with my whistle , but disturbing all my family .My brother and sister and cousins ,when I told of the bargain I had made,said I had given four times as much as the whistle was worth . They put me in mind of what good things I might have bought with the rest of the money, and laughed at me so much for my folly that I cried with vexation(n.苦恼，恼怒，令人烦恼的事) . Thinking about the matter gave me more chagrin than the whistle gave me pleasure.This , however , was afterwards of use to me , for the impression continued on my mind . so that often , when I was tempted to buy something I do not need . I said to myself . “Don't give too much for the whistle ,”and I saved my money . As I grew up , came into the world，and observed the actions of men . I thought I met with many ,very many ,who “gave too much for the whistle .”When I saw some man too eager for cout favour, wasting his time at court getherings ,giving up his rest , his liberty ,his virtue, and perhaps his friends ,for royal favour , I said to myself “This man gives too much for the whistle.”When I saw another fond of popularity , constantly taking part in political affairs ,neglecting his own business ,and ruining it by neglect , “He pays , indeed ,”said I , “too dear for his whistle .”If I knew a miser（守财奴，吝啬鬼）who gave up every kind of comfortable living , all the pleasure of doing good to others , all the esteem of his fellow citizens and the joys of friendship , for the sake of gathering and keeping wealth —“Poor man.”said I , “you pay too dear for your whistle .”When I met a man of pleasure , who did not try to improve his mind or his fortune but merely devoted himself to having a good time ,perhaps neglecting his health ,“Mistaken man,”said I , “you are providing pain for yourself , instead of pleasure ; you are paying too dear for your whistle .”If I saw someone fond of appearance of who had fine clothes , fine houses , fine furniture , fine earrings , all above his fortune , and for which he had run into debt ,and ends his career in a prison .“Alas,”said I , “he has paid dear , very dear , for his whistle . ”In short the miseries of mankind are largely due to their putting a false value on things —to giving “too much for their whistles”.。

关于本杰明富兰克林的英语作文Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and had a significant impact on American history. 本杰明富兰克林是美国的开国元勋之一，对美国历史产生了重要影响。

He was a multi-talented individual, excelling in various fields such as science, politics, and writing. 他是一个多才多艺的人，在科学、政治和写作等领域都表现出色。

Franklin was known for his experiments with electricity and his invention of the lightning rod. 富兰克林以他在电学领域的实验和发明避雷针而闻名。

His contributions to the field of politics were also significant, as he played a key role in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. 他在政治领域的贡献也很重要，他在起草独立宣言和美国宪法中发挥了关键作用。

In addition to his scientific and political achievements, Franklin was also a prolific writer, known for his wit and wisdom. 除了他在科学和政治领域的成就，富兰克林还是一个多产的作家，以他的机智和智慧而闻名。

One of his most famous works is "Poor Richard's Almanack," a collection of proverbs and practical advice that reflected his practical outlook on life. 他最著名的作品之一是《可怜理查年鉴》，这是一本反映他实用人生观的谚语和实用建议集。

本杰明·富兰克林语录1. "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin“告诉我，我会忘记；教我，我可能会记住；让我参与，我就会学到。

”- 本杰明·富兰克林2. "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." - Benjamin Franklin “对知识的投资，回报最丰厚。

”- 本杰明·富兰克林3. "Well done is better than well said." - Benjamin Franklin“实际行动胜于空谈。

”- 本杰明·富兰克林4. "You may delay, but time will not." - Benjamin Franklin“你可以拖延，但时间不会等你。

”- 本杰明·富兰克林5. "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." - Benjamin Franklin“不预先准备，就是在准备失败。

”- 本杰明·富兰克林6. "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin“告诉我，我会忘记；教我，我可能会记住；让我参与，我就会学到。

”- 本杰明·富兰克林7. "Energy and persistence conquer all things." - Benjamin Franklin“精力和坚持能征服一切。