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#62 The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

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Mar 4, 2019
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ANECDOTE

The Dangers of Vice

  • Franklin's friend Collins, struggling with addiction and debt, borrowed money but never repaid it.
  • This experience highlighted the consequences of vice and unreliable friendships.
INSIGHT

Discretion and Age

  • Discretion is not solely determined by age.
  • Youth can possess wisdom, while age does not guarantee it.
ANECDOTE

The Beer Drinker

  • Franklin observed a coworker's excessive beer consumption, attributing it to a need for strength.
  • He challenged this, suggesting bread and water as a more effective and economical alternative.
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