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The Diplo calendar 2015 realized by Stefano Baldi and Ed Gelbstein presents a selection of the wisdom accumulated by humanity over the centuries that has stood the test of time and remains as valid as ever. The hope is that it will inspire you and lead you to explore the thoughts of the people who in one way or another have changed human history for the better .
For the month of December the selected quotation is by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) – One the founding fathers of the United States of America, a man whose talents ranged from politics to science, author and inventor (including the lightning rod and bifocal lenses).
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The Diplo calendar 2015 realized by Stefano Baldi and Ed Gelbstein presents a selection of the wisdom accumulated by humanity over the centuries that has stood the test of time and remains as valid as ever. The hope is that it will inspire you and lead you to explore the thoughts of the people who in one way or another have changed human history for the better .
For the month of February the selected quotation is by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) – One the founding fathers of the United States of America, a man whose talents ranged from politics to science, author and inventor (including the lightning rod and bifocal lenses).
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Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment. Benjamin Franklin
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Proposed by: Ruben Caruccio
If you love life, don’t waste your time because that’s what life is made of.
[original text: “Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time; for that’s the stuff life is made of”]
Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, but he also was an inventor, a diplomat, a writer and a publisher.
In his writings Benjamin Franklin often mentioned actions and behaviours that could be considered as essential in order to get what people want in life. The list of 14 actions that has been compiled by Business Insider, includes activities that are not necessarily original, but still valid.
1) Less Talk, More Action
2) Don’t Procrastinate
3) Be Prepared
4) Don’t Fight Change
5) Get Moving
6) Avoid Busywork
7) Give Yourself Permission to Make Mistakes
8) Act Quickly on Opportunities
9) Continue to Grow
10) Keep Going
11) Know Yourself
12) Don’t Self-Sabotage
13) Don’t Give Up
14) Wise Up
To learn more about each one of them, read the full post in Business Insider