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You’re probably familiar with this proverb, but did you know its origin stems back to Benjamin Franklin?

Yes, rather surprising, as Franklin was known for his contributions to science and pot staring neither hastens nor slows the boiling process. But as you are probably aware, Franklin had many bows to his cap, including the publishing of an almanac under the pseudonym of Poor Richard. Filled with improving proverbs, below are a snippet of some sayings from the Almanacks that were published from 1732 and 1758.

• Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
• Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.
• Lost Time is never found again.
• Death takes no bribes.
• Act uprightly, and despise Calumny; Dirt may stick to a Mud Wall, but not to polish’d Marble.
• Fish and Visitors stink in 3 days.
• Tis easy to see, hard to foresee.

And if you want to read more, click here to visit wiki for the full listing.

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