Remember that Time is Money.

Benjamin Franklin

The American Instructor: or Young Man's Best Companion

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Topic

Time is money Capitalism Efficiency

Author

Benjamin Franklin

Source

Advice to a Young Tradesman The American Instructor: or Young Man's Best Companion

Medium

Essay

Statement Type

Proverbs, aphorisms and adages

Language

English

Time

1748 1740s 18th century

Era

Colonial America

Occupation

Founding Father Politician Writer

From

United States

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Original Citation

Franklin, Benjamin. "Advice to a Young Tradesman." The American Instructor: or Young Man's Best Companion. Philadelphia: George Fisher, 1748.

Current Citation

Franklin, Benjamin. "Advice to a Young Tradesman." Benjamin Franklin: Silence Dogood, The Busy-Body and Early Writings, edited by J. A. Leo Lemay. Library of America, 2005.

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Source
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Medium
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Statement Type
Proverbs, aphorisms and adages Metaphor, analogy and simile
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Time
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Era
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Franklin, Benjamin [published as Richard Saunders]. Poor Richard Improved. Philadelphia, 1750.

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Source
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Medium
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Statement Type
Proverbs, aphorisms and adages
Language
English
Time
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