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The Stoicism of Benjamin Franklin

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The Stoicism of Benjamin Franklin

Was the Founding Father Influenced by Stoic Philosophy?

Donald J. Robertson
Feb 4, 2020
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The Stoicism of Benjamin Franklin

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Was the Founding Father Influenced by Stoic Philosophy?

One man of tolerable abilities may work great changes, and accomplish great affairs among mankind, if he first forms a good plan, and, cutting off all amusements or other employments that would divert his attention, makes the execution of that same plan his sole study and business. — Ben Franklin

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