The Art of Virtue: Ben Franklin's Formula for Successful Living
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The Art of Virtue: Ben Franklin's Formula for Successful Living
By (Author) Benjamin Franklin
Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing
8th March 2012
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
973.3092
Physical Properties
Hardback
144
Width 127mm, Height 178mm, Spine 124mm
243g
Description
Benjamin Franklin once wrote that he had conceived the bold and arduous project of arriving at moral perfection[and] wished to live without committing any fault at any timeto conquer all that either natural inclination, custom, or company might lead me into. Although he was never able to finish this project completely, Benjamin Franklin was able to lay down the beginnings of this work in his later writings. Collected here for the first time are essays by Benjamin Franklin on living a virtuous life. Starting with Franklins essay Art of Virtue, read on to find out his thoughts on justice, moderation, chastity, and more.
An easy-to-read guide to living your life with as much virtue as possible, the way Benjamin Franklin envisioned it could be.
Author Bio
Benjamin Franklin was a writer, inventor, political theorist, diplomat, and Founding Father of the United States. He wrote under the pen name of Poor Richard from 1732 to 1757.
