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Benjamín Franklin, considerada una de las personalidades más influyentes e importantes en la historia de los Estados Unidos, dedicó una parte de su vida a escribir sobre temas económicos que él consideraba relevantes. El presente texto breve, titulado El camino a la riqueza, es uno de ellos.

Das Besondere an dieser Biografie Benjamin Franklins ist, dass er diese selber geschrieben hat. Dieser Umstand mag den einen oder anderen vorschnellen Kritiker dazu verleiten, den vorliegenden Text als geschönt oder nicht literarisch einzustufen, allerdings ist erstaunlicherweise genau das Gegenteil der Fall. Eine wunderbare Persönlichkeit und Sachlichkeit ist in Franklins Schreibstil gepaart mit einer weit überdurchschnittlichen Eleganz in Wortwahl und Ausdruck.

Benjamin Franklin is recognized as one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. In the history of the United States he is named for his transcendence in the politics of the 18th century; his signature is found on the Declaration of Independence of the United States. He also excelled in creative fields as a scientist, inventor, editor and printer of various newspapers of his time.

Les secrets de la sagesse financière de l’un des plus brillants esprits de l’histoire ! Découvrez le fameux ouvrage de Benjamin Franklin La Route de la Richesse et apprenez ses leçons intemporels sur les finances ainsi que sur la croissance personnelle ! Écrivain, éditeur, scientifique, inventeur, diplomate, humoriste, philanthrope, et entrepreneur : il serait difficile de choisir un père fondateur plus approprié pour figurer sur le billet de 100 dollars américains. Benjamin Franklin était la définition même du self-made man.

Benjamin Franklin es una de las figuras más influyentes e importantes en la historia de la humanidad, sus enseñanzas han trascendido épocas y su vida es un claro ejemplo de superación y éxito. En este maravilloso libro, Autobiografía de un hombre feliz, se nos muestra el camino que debemos recorrer para alcanzar la felicidad, el equilibrio y la prosperidad en este mundo. Las palabras de Franklin nos recuerdan la importancia de conservar nuestros valores y de cuidar nuestros principios en todo momento. Este es un libro infaltable en cualquier biblioteca.

Das Besondere an dieser Biografie Benjamin Franklins ist, dass er diese selber geschrieben hat. Dieser Umstand mag den einen oder anderen vorschnellen Kritiker dazu verleiten, den vorliegenden Text als geschönt oder nicht literarisch einzustufen, allerdings ist erstaunlicherweise genau das Gegenteil der Fall. Eine wunderbare Persönlichkeit und Sachlichkeit ist in Franklins Schreibstil gepaart mit einer weit überdurchschnittlichen Eleganz in Wortwahl und Ausdruck.

Experience firsthand the story of one of the most remarkable and influential figures in history through his very own words. Left incomplete at the time of his death, "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" remains a seminal and iconic piece of autobiography that has shaped generations.

"The Way to Wealth" by Benjamin Franklin, penned in 1758 as part of "Poor Richard's Almanack," is a timeless essay offering practical advice on personal finance and success. Presented through the character Father Abraham, Franklin imparts wisdom using memorable aphorisms. Emphasizing the virtues of industry, frugality, and hard work, the essay advocates for diligent effort, wise investments, and prudent spending habits.

The Way to Wealth is an essay written by Benjamin Franklin in 1758. It is a collection of adages and advice presented in Poor Richard's Almanac during its first 25 years of publication, organized into a speech given by "Father Abraham" to a group of people. Many of the phrases Father Abraham quotes continue to be familiar today. The essay's advice is based on the themes of work ethic and frugality. Some phrases from the almanac quoted in The Way to Wealth include: "There are no gains, without pains", "One today is worth two tomorrows", "A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things".

Um dos Pais Fundadores, Benjamin Franklin foi também um génio que conseguiu destacar-se numa espantosa variedade de domínios. Era um cientista, um inventor, um humorista, e uma figura política líder; podia-se argumentar que a amplitude da sua curiosidade e conhecimento fez dele um ser humano completo.

Hear live recordings of 11 US presidents, including Benjamin Harrison (23rd), William McKinley (25th), Theodore Roosevelt (26th), William H. Taft (27th), Woodrow Wilson (28th), Warren G. Harding (29th), Calvin Coolidge (30th), Herbert Hoover (31st), Franklin D. Roosevelt (32nd), Harry S. Truman (34th), and Dwight D. Eisenhower (34th).  

Ce modeste fils de marchand de chandelles a été imprimeur, journaliste, essayiste, éditeur de livres, de journaux populaires, homme de lettres et fondateur d'associations. Un vrai touche-à-tout ! Parti de rien, jusqu' à devenir le Père fondateur des États-Unis, cette biographie révèle les chemins qui l'ont mené au succès et à la gloire ! Vous voulez réussir dans le business ? Asseyez-vous donc aux pieds de B. Franklin pour un coaching de haut-niveau ! C'est un must-read pour tous les entrepreneurs !

F. Ed Knutson's Treasure Trove of Success books are an august collection of vintage and mostly forgotten success books collected over the years by F Ed and presented now for you in modern formats. 

Franklin reminiscences when he was a small boy and paid too much for a whistle. He sure did learn how to strike a bargain, though. 

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is the traditional name for the unfinished record of his own life written by Franklin from 1771 to 1790. The author himself appears to have titled the work his Memoirs, and it is an honest self-appraisal of the man who drafted the Declaration of Independence and negotiated the peace treaty with Britain. Franklin's account of his life is divided into four parts, reflecting the different periods at which he wrote them. 

The Way to Wealth, an essay by Benjamin Franklin, is a collection of wisdom sayings and advice published in Poor Richard's Almanac from 1733-1758. These proverbs and sayings are woven into an ethical code advocating industry and frugality as a “way to wealth”, thereby securing personal virtue. It is presented as a speech given by Father Abraham to a group of people. Many of the phrases Father Abraham uses continue to be familiar today, such as "There are no gains, without pains", "One today is worth two tomorrows" and "Get what you can, and what you get, hold".

Written during the most eventful years of Benjamin Franklin's life (1771-90), the autobiography is one of the most influential memoirs in history. This newly edited Norton Critical Edition includes an introduction that explains the history of the autobiography within the larger history of the life-writing genre as well as within the history of celebrity.

Benjamin Franklin was an American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was also a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other great inventions.

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is the traditional name for the unfinished record of his own life written by Benjamin Franklin from 1771 to 1790. This work has become one of the most famous and influential examples of an autobiography ever written. Franklin's account of his life is divided into four parts, reflecting the different periods at which he wrote them. Franklin's Autobiography has received widespread praise, both for its historical value as a record of an important early American and for its literary style.    

One of the most famous and influential autobiographies ever written, Benjamin Franklin Ki Atmakatha throws light on the life of this renowned polymath and scientist extraordinaire. Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and was titled The First American. He helped draft the Declaration of Independence and later was involved in negotiating the peace treaty with Britain that ended the Revolutionary War. He also invented bifocals, a stove that is still manufactured, a water harmonica, and the lightning rod.