Benjamin Franklin "Poor Richards Almanack"

what is an aphorism?

a saying of words that means something deeper

what does this mean: "A small leak will sink a great ship."?

a small mistake can mess up something in the future

what was the almanack used for?

it was used for farming

what does this mean: "If your head is wax, don't walk in the sun."?

know your limits

what did Franklin's aphorisms mostly include?

moral messages

where did most of Franklin's aphorisms come from?

proverbs

What was the idea of Benjamin Franklin's aphorism?

to convey general insights or truths

what does this mean: "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over."?

watch what you say

who was Richard Saunders?

Benjamin Franklins imaginary friend

what does this mean: "Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead."?

It is easier to keep a secret with one person