Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: Benjamin Franklin is one of the most identifiable people in American history, yet he was involved in many other things besides politics. Franklin, an American polymath, was a printer, writer, inventor, scientist and diplomat who played a major role in the American Revolution. The main thing that makes Franklin special in the modern world is the applicability of his ideas in the field of common problems faced by people in their lives on a regular basis. Franklin was born in Boston in 1706. He grew up in a big family and got very little education at school. Most of the knowledge he got through reading, working and self-studying. This way of getting knowledge became the characteristic of Franklin's personality. Later Franklin moved to Philadelphia where he succeeded in the printing business. His famous creation called 'Poor Richard's Almanack' gained fame due to the practical advice, humorous remarks and sayings about money, work and time management.
