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In his Autobiography, Benjamin Franklin wittily expresses his full confidence in mankind and its ability to achieve perfection. His life is a classic tale of a man who realizes the American dream of prosperity, independence, and happiness through hardworking and ....

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.... and occupied with political activities. As one can see from his timetable for the twenty-four hours of a day, reading and working dominate most of his time. Aside from being diligent, frugality and the simplicity of life have been an important part of Franklin’s life as evident from the following passage. We kept no idle servants, our table was plain and simple, our furniture of the cheapest. For instance my breakfast was a long time bread and milk, (no tea) and I ate it out of a twopenny earthen porringer with a pewter spoon (873). Having fancy dinner plates and silverwares is something that seldom interests Franklin. Practical issues are what con ....