The Benjamin Franklin Book of Quotes: A Collection of Speeches, Quotations, Essays and Advice from America's Most Prolific Founding Father

Travis Hellstrom

Jul 2024 · Hatherleigh Press

About this eBook

A collection of the best quotes, speeches, and advice from one of the most influential founders of the United States of America.

Benjamin Franklin is a towering figure not just in American history, but history in general. A true Renaissance man adept in politics, science, writing and more, his words have been a source of wisdom and inspiration for a long time.

The Benjamin Franklin Book of Quotes compiles his best quotes, speeches, and advice in one place and reaches out to an America, and a world, which need them more than ever.

Organized into sections by themes, this book is accessible and easy to share with friends and loved ones. The themes featured are:

• Virtue
• Character
• Learning
• Authenticity
• Hard Work
• Happiness
• Wisdom
• Kindness
• Leadership
• Humor
• Simplicity
• Love
• Spirituality

About the author

Travis Hellstrom is a writer and consultant helping social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders dream big and expand their influence. Travis was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mongolia from 2008–2011 working in the eastern steppe of Mongolia to help doctors, nurses and residents improve the overall health of the community. He was a Peace Corps Fellow at SIT Graduate Institute, where he received his Masters in Leadership & Management, and he is the former Chair of the School of Leadership & Management at Marlboro Graduate School. He is the author of several titles including The Dalai Lama Book of Quotes and The Peace Corps Volunteer’s Handbook. He lives in the Shenandoah Valley with his wife Tunga, their son Dalai and their puppy Bodhi.