The Way to Wealth
From Poor Richard's Almanack
Author: Benjamin Franklin
ISBN: 9781775413783
Publisher: The Floating Press
Published Date: 2009-01-01
ISBN: 9781775413783
Publisher: The Floating Press
Published Date: 2009-01-01
About this book
**The Way to Wealth**, written by Benjamin Franklin in 1758, is a collection of Franklin's adages and advice accumulated over 25 years of publishing *Poor Richard's Almanac*. Presented in the form of a speech by Father Abraham, this seminal work champions the virtues of frugality and hard work as the cornerstone of success and achievement.
Franklin's timeless wisdom encapsulated in this work includes well-known maxims that remain relevant and inspirational today. Among them are:
- "There are no gains, without pains"
- "One today is worth two tomorrows"
- "Time is money"
- "The used key is always bright"
- "Have you somewhat to do tomorrow, do it today"
- "The eye of a master will do more work than both his hands"
- "Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise"
These principles serve as a guide to personal prosperity and wisdom, echoing Franklin's belief in the power of individual effort and discipline.
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