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(1706–1790) One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, a leading author and printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat.

Trading liberty for safety

Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.

Author Greg RavenPosted on April 7, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories libertyTags Benjamin Franklin

Orators

Here comes the orator! With his flood of words, and his drop of reason.

Author Greg RavenPosted on April 4, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories demagoguesTags Benjamin Franklin

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