Benjamin Franklin

"Remember this Saying, 'That the good Paymaster is Lord of another Man's Purse.' He that is known to pay punctually and exactly to the Time he promises, may at any Time, and on any Occasion, raise all the Money his Friends can spare."

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Source: Advice to a Young Tradesman, Written by an Old One by Benjamin Franklin and D. Hall, printed in George Fisher The American Instructor: or Young Man’s Best Companion (pp. 375-377), founders.archives.gov. July 21, 1748.

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Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

Inventor, Statesman, Author

Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father of the United States, renowned for his contributions to science, politics, and philosophy, especially through 'Poor Richard's Almanack.'

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