FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN. (1706-90). American printer, author, diplomat, philosopher and scientist. Choice Autograph Fragment Unsigned, cut from a letter, on an octavo leaf. No place, no date. Fine condition. Franklin writes:

“...Instructions infringing their Privileges, thereby keeping them in an ill Humour that sooner or later will have ill Effects, and never can have a single good one...”

Benjamin Franklin became well-known for his aphorisms when he began publishing Poor Richard’s Almanac in 1732 under the pen name Richard Saunders. The Almanac contained the usual useful information such as a calendar and weather information, but also had an added dash of morality in the form of Franklin’s adages such as: “A penny saved is a penny earned” and “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” He had maxims for all virtues, including cleanliness, humility, chastity, etc. For twenty-five years, Franklin spread his wealth of wisdom and integrity to Americans through his highly successful almanac.

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