Life Rule (06) -- Poor Richard's Almanack: Proverbs that Change the Fate of Many People

Author: Benjamin Franklin
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Publication Date: 2002-08-01
Features: From 1732 to 1758, Franklin published a series of almanacs under the pseudonym Richard Saunders (hence the name "Poor Richard"), which sparked immense interest among the residents of Philadelphia and became very popular. Typical almanacs contained calendars, weather forecasts, advice, recipes, and many useful facts. The almanacs known as "Poor Richard's Almanack" primarily featured Franklin's witty and humorous cultural and proverbial insights on how to get rich and live life well, with concise language and great practicality. The author strongly praises the simple principles of honesty, self-control, diligence, tolerance, and frugality in life, and reveals the truth that whoever follows these principles is sure to succeed in life. For over 200 years, "Poor Richard's Almanack" has had a profound impact on the life values of Americans, and is hailed as the cornerstone of American culture, a symbol of American spirit, and an example of how to live and behave.