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Benjamin Franklin is known for putting a lot of wise sayings into his "Poor Richard's Almanac." One of these is the saying, " Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead." This means that trusting others with a secret is a bad idea, because nobody can ever really keep it quiet.
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Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead is one of Benjamin Franklin's famous aphorisms What do you suppose he meant by this particular aphorism?
What he meant was the only true way to keep something secret is to trust it to only yourself. Just as the three shared trust enough for the secret, they also individually have those they trust to whom they may reveal the secret. It will no longer be a secret if it spread outside of the original three.
How long was Benjamin Franklin the Governor of Pennsylvania?
he was not a governor. actually he was a governor for pennyslvania from 1785-1787. so ignore that guy^__^
What did others think of Benjamin Franklin?
He was a first hand man, smart, energetic and forgiving.
Did Ben Franklin sign the grettysburg address?
No. The gettysburg address was a speech given by Abriham Lincoln! Benjamin Franklin would have been dead at the time Lincoln wrote it.
What is the meaning of Benjamin Franklin's quote There will be sleeping enough in the grave?
That actually isn't the full quote. Here it is: "A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things. There will be sleeping enough in the grave." - Benjamin Franklin It means that now is not a time to be lazy. You can rest when you're dead.
Who said three can keep a secret if two are dead?
Benjamin Franklin did in his book poor Richards almanackhope it helped
Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead is one of Benjamin Franklin's famous aphorisms What do you suppose he meant by this particular aphorism?
What he meant was the only true way to keep something secret is to trust it to only yourself. Just as the three shared trust enough for the secret, they also individually have those they trust to whom they may reveal the secret. It will no longer be a secret if it spread outside of the original three.
When was the aphorism 'three can keep a secret if two of them are dead' published?
The aphorism "Three can keep a secret if two of them are dead" is attributed to Benjamin Franklin, and it first appeared in print in his "Poor Richard's Almanack" in 1734. This saying reflects the idea that secrets are difficult to maintain, especially when multiple people are involved. Franklin's wit and wisdom often highlighted human nature and the challenges of trust and secrecy.
Where is Benjamin Franklin now?
Dead.
What are some quotes about secrets?
"The secret of success is to offend the greatest number of people." ~ George Bernard Shaw "The secret of being a bore is to tell everything." ~ François-Marie Arouet (Voltaire) "Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead." ~ Benjamin Franklin
Is Benjamin Franklin real?
Yes, but he is dead.
How old was Benjamin Franklin in 1871?
He was dead.
Is all of the Benjamin Franklin family dead?
no
Is Benjamin Franklin Chavis Muhammad dead?
NO, alive and well.
What brain age does Benjamin Franklin have?
dont be stupid... he's dead
How long was Benjamin Franklin the Governor of Pennsylvania?
he was not a governor. actually he was a governor for pennyslvania from 1785-1787. so ignore that guy^__^
Did benjamin Franklin sign the Gettysburg address?
Nobody singed the Gettysburg Address, it was a speech, not a letter. And Franklin had been dead for decades when Lincoln gave the speech.
