"They who would give up essential Liberty, to pu..." - Benjamin Franklin

"They who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor S"

― Benjamin Franklin

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About Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was an American polymath, statesman, diplomat, inventor, and writer who was one of the principal founders of the United States.

Born: 1706-01-17

Died: 1790-04-17