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Best Quotes from The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin By Benjamin Franklin with Page Numbers
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I saw the justice of his remark, and thence grew more attentive to the manner in writing, and determined to endeavor at improvement. About this time I met with an odd volume of the Spectator. It was the third. I had never before seen any of them. I bought it, read it over and over, and was much delighted with it. I thought the writing excellent, and wished, if possible, to imitate it.
Franklin, 14
In this quote Franklin demonstrates several important characteristics of his personality that will lend themselves to his future success. First, he is willing to take direction and constructive criticism. Before Franklin can become a great man he needs to learn from other great men. He knows that unfettered independence is not ideal: instruction and advice from one's betters is useful for advancement. Second, he will primarily gain his reputation through writing: writing articles under the penname "Silence Dogood," publishing pieces on politics and science, writing the Autobiography, and more. Writing is a way to put one's ideas into the world, to shape one's own identity and destiny. From his earliest days Franklin sees writing as key to his future. Third, he has an intense work ethic. He commits himself fully to his endeavors, even if the work that is required is arduous and/