“Benjamin Franklin wrote that he would like to be embalmed in a cask of Madeira” — Anne Fadiman Copy Share Image
“One Half of the World does not know how the other Half lives,” Franklin once wrote. His sister is his other Half.” — Jill Lepore Copy Share Image
It would be easy to assume that the open letter is a symptom of the Internet age. Such is not the case.… — Roxane Gay Copy Share Image
“Way back in 1755 Benjamin Franklin wrote, “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither… — Hillary Rodham Clinton Copy Share Image
“Benjamin Franklin, however, wrote: To relieve the misfortunes of our fellow creatures is concurring with the Deity; it is godlike; but, if… — Ben Carson Copy Share Image