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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin   《富兰克林自传》

                    索书号:K837.1261/8

Benjamin Franklin wasone of the Founding Fathers of the United States(美国建国创始者). Andhe is not only apolitician,but also aleading author, printer, political theorist, freemason(共济会会员), postmaster(邮局局长), scientist, inventor, civic activist, and diplomat(外交官).

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklinhas become one of the most famous and influential examples of an autobiography ever written.It’s like every American has to read, to learn the way of how he thought, how he talked, and all the theories he made. Maybe you only need one day to finish it, but it will impress your whole life.

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因为善行而受景仰,因为才华而获崇拜,因为爱国而受尊敬,因为仁慈而得到爱戴,这一切都唤起人们对你的亲切爱戴。你可以得到最大的欣慰,就是知道自己没有虚度一生。在我的一生中,能让我佩服的人有三位:第一位是本杰明·富兰克林,第二位也是本杰明·富兰克林,第三位还是本杰明·富兰克林。

——乔治·华盛顿(美国第一任总统)

我的孩子,如果你对富兰克林的作品不怀崇敬之情,我就剥夺你的继承权。

——西德尼·史密斯(英国传奇海军上将)

富兰克林经典语录

★ Eat to live, and not live to eat. 吃饭是为了活着,活着不是为了吃饭。

★Keep conscience clear, then never fear. 良心清白才能无所畏惧。

★Tongue double, brings trouble. 多嘴多舌会多麻烦。

                                   编辑:外国语学院13英三 刘嘉敏

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