Advice Quote by Benjamin Franklin
““If you would not be forgotten As soon as you are dead and rotten, Either write things worth reading, Or do things worth the writing.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Advice to a Young Tradesman, 1748
Creating lasting impact requires producing valuable work or deeds that merit remembrance beyond physical decay.
In simple terms: Leave a legacy through meaningful work or actions.
Focus on creating lasting value.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing
- artistic creation
- public service
- personal projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you create that outlives you?
- How do you define “worth reading”?
Works may be forgotten despite effort if not widely shared.