Why Is Benjamin Franklin Wrong

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Few in this country do not know the name Benjamin Franklin. Early on in their education, children learn to know his name among many other important historical figures such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Most people do not even remember when they first learned about him. They have just always known. Because of this, it becomes difficult to actually consider quotes from Benjamin Franklin. Americans just tend to immediately agree with his words because of the role he played in our country's creation. But no human can possibly be correct all of the time, and everyone is entitled to have their own opinion to disagree with anyone, even a founding father. Benjamin Franklin was not completely wrong when he said, “There never was a good

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