Benjamin Franklin(1706-1790).ppt

Benjamin Franklin(1706-1790) A Jack OF All Trades…. Scientist Diplomat Philosopher Writer Inventor Inventions: Franklin Stove/ bifocals/ lightning rod Franklin’s Major Works: Poor Richard’s Almanacs The Autobiography : three parts Part one: portrays Franklin as a young man in Boston and Philadelphia Part two: is the controversial “art of virtue” section—his youthful attempt to achieve “moral perfection”. Part three: how the adult Franklin uses his principles of conduct. Well know for aphorisms, maxims, and proverbs Benjamin Franklins Thirteen Virtues 1. temperance. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation. (节制：食不可过饱，饮不得过量。) 2. Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation. (缄默：避免无聊闲扯，言谈必对人有益。) 3. Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time. (秩序：生活物品要放置有序，工作时间要合理安排.) 4. Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve. 决心：要做之事就要下决心去做，决心做之事一定要完成。 * * 5. Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing. ( 节俭：不得浪费，任何花费都要有益，不论是于人于自己。) 6. Industry. Lose no time; be always employd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions. (勤勉：珍惜每一刻时间，去除一切不必要之举，勤勉做有益之事。) 7. Sincerity. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly. (真诚：不损害他人，不使用欺骗手段。考虑事情要公正合理，说话要依据真实情况。) 8. Justice. Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty. (正义： 不得损人利己，履行应尽的义务。