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Benjamin Franklin's the Art of Virtue: His Formula for Successful Living
Benjamin Franklin was one of the greatest American minds of the 18th century, and his goal was to be a doer of good and to live a useful life. His dedication to principles of self-improvement and his belief that these principles could be beneficial to all led him in 1760 to "propose ... a little work ... to be called The Art of Virtue".Though Franklin never completed the p...more
Paperback, 312 pages
Published
December 12th 1996
by Acorn Publishing
(first published 1986)
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While not necessarily a biography of Benjamin Franklin, this book gives the reader a nice look into his life.
One of the most interesting things about the book is the "virtues" that Dr. Franklin chose to make part of his every day life. I have since followed his lead and carry around a little notebook with various virtues that I wish to master. By keeping track of them on a daily basis, I see the areas that I need the most help in changing.
If you're looking for a biography, go someplace else. If...more
One of the most interesting things about the book is the "virtues" that Dr. Franklin chose to make part of his every day life. I have since followed his lead and carry around a little notebook with various virtues that I wish to master. By keeping track of them on a daily basis, I see the areas that I need the most help in changing.
If you're looking for a biography, go someplace else. If...more
A Great book about a Great man,
coming from a different cultural background, it really amazes me how great men have common features and similarities which crosses religious boundaries
Meaning that if you move B. Franklin (with his virtues) to any religious group in any age, he would still be a Great Man.
coming from a different cultural background, it really amazes me how great men have common features and similarities which crosses religious boundaries
Meaning that if you move B. Franklin (with his virtues) to any religious group in any age, he would still be a Great Man.
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Seems to be a very practical method for self improvment.
an absolutely excellent book
I find Benjamin Franklin amazing. He began working as a printer apprentice at the age of 12. He was a self made man who believed that you take one bad habit at a time, work on it for two weeks and begin another. He was clever, witty, smart, a hard worker, intuitive and I liked his idea of his group who met and discussed current issues, ideas, philosophy and books.
Reflecting upon Ben Franklin's personal letters, whether they be in his autobiography, or in Fart Proudly, or here in the Art of Virtue, (which Ben didn't complete himself) I am always left with a potent desire to improve my life, and the lives of those around me.
Read the Art of Virtue! Own a copy and keep it for reference.
Read the Art of Virtue! Own a copy and keep it for reference.
Great book that is mostly Franklin's own writing on the subject of a virtuous life. Masterfully edited with some of the editor's thoughts to tie all the pieces together. If you read and enjoyed the Autobiography, you should read this one as well.
I read this book in college for an English class and loved it. Great "formula" for life.
A college read. I loved Franklin's essays!
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Benjamin Franklin was a writer, a philosopher, a scientist, a politician, a patriot, a Founding Father, an inventor, and publisher. He helped with the founding of the United States of America and changed the world with his discoveries about electricity. His writings such as Poor Richards' Almanac have provided wisdom for 17 years to the colonies.
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“We stand at the crossroads, each minute, each hour, each day, making choices. We choose the thoughts we allow ourselves to think, the passions we allow ourselves to feel, and the actions we allow ourselves to perform. Each choice is made in the context of whatever value system we have selected to govern our lives. In selecting that value system, we are, in a very real way, making the most important choice we will ever make.
Those who believe there is one God who made all things and who governs the world by this providence will make many choices different from those who do not. Those who hold in reverence that being who gave them life and worship Him through adoration, prayer, and thanksgiving will make choices different from those who do not. Those who believe that mankind are all of a family and that the most acceptable service of God is doing good to man will make many choices different from those who do not. Those who believe in a future state in which all that is wrong here will be made right will make many choices different from those who do not. Those who subscribe to the morals of Jesus will make many choices different from those who do not.
Since the foundation of all happiness is thinking rightly, and since correct action is dependent on correct opinion, we cannot be too careful in choosing the value system we allow to govern our thoughts and actions.
And to know that God governs in the affairs of men, that He hears and answers prayers, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him, is, indeed, a powerful regulator of human conduct.”
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Those who believe there is one God who made all things and who governs the world by this providence will make many choices different from those who do not. Those who hold in reverence that being who gave them life and worship Him through adoration, prayer, and thanksgiving will make choices different from those who do not. Those who believe that mankind are all of a family and that the most acceptable service of God is doing good to man will make many choices different from those who do not. Those who believe in a future state in which all that is wrong here will be made right will make many choices different from those who do not. Those who subscribe to the morals of Jesus will make many choices different from those who do not.
Since the foundation of all happiness is thinking rightly, and since correct action is dependent on correct opinion, we cannot be too careful in choosing the value system we allow to govern our thoughts and actions.
And to know that God governs in the affairs of men, that He hears and answers prayers, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him, is, indeed, a powerful regulator of human conduct.”
updated May 18, 2011 08:28pm