Constitutional convention Quote by Benjamin Franklin

“In 1787, Benjamin Franklin was supposedly asked what would emerge from the Constitutional Convention being held in Philadelphia. “A republic,” Franklin answered, “if you…

— Thomas M. Nichols

A lady asked Dr. Franklin Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy - "A republic," replied the Doctor, "if you…

— Benjamin Franklin

Outside Independence Hall when the Constitutional Convention of 1787 ended

— Benjamin Franklin

After the signing of the Constitution, Benjamin Franklin was asked by a woman on the street, "What have you given us, sir?" Franklin Responded,…

— Glenn Beck

“On the first day of the meeting that would become known as the United States Constitutional Convention, Edmund Randolph of Virginia kicked off the…

— William Hogeland

“Franklin wanted a unicameral legislature and an executive council in lieu of a president. He also opposed a presidential veto on legislation, thinking it…

— Ron Chernow

Franklin may . . . be considered one of the founding fathers of American democracy, since no democratic government can last long without conciliation and compromise.

— Samuel Eliot Morison

“Franklin embraced the idea that the new nation could survive only if the people who lived in it were virtuous.”

— Alexander Kennedy

“A year earlier, representatives of thirteen states had assembled in Philadelphia and declared their intention to form a more perfect union, but what had…

— Richard M. Ketchum

“Yesterday the greatest question was decided which ever was debated in America; and a greater perhaps never was, nor will be, decided among men.…

— John Adams

“Benjamin Franklin, that those who trade some of their liberty for a little temporary security deserve neither and will lose both. The wisdom of…

— Brad Thor

“Liberty? Independence? Are they to remain only words? Gentlemen, let us make them fighting words!”

— Nathan Hale