# Benjamin Franklin Quotes

American polymath: scientist, inventor, writer, and Founding Father of the United States. (1706-1790)

Well done is better than well said.
Benjamin Franklin
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
Benjamin Franklin
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Benjamin Franklin
Diligence is the mother of good luck.
Benjamin Franklin
Lost time is never found again.
Benjamin Franklin

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## Frequently asked questions

### Who was Benjamin Franklin?

American polymath: scientist, inventor, writer, and Founding Father of the United States. This page collects their most famous quotes in one place.

### What is the most famous quote by Benjamin Franklin?

One of the most quoted lines by Benjamin Franklin is: "Well done is better than well said." You will find it and 4 more famous quotes below.

### Can I use Benjamin Franklin quotes in my work?

Short famous quotations can generally be shared and reused with credit to their author. The quotes on this page are shown with their authors so you can attribute them properly.