Coz he was a clever bloke
the physics of the world
it was wonderful to see the change soon made in the manners of our inhabitants; from being thoughtless or indifferent about religion, it seemed as if all the world were growing religious. (excerpt from The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, referring to the effect of George Whitefield on the citizens of Philadelphia.)
Benjamin Franklin may have been the first to report this effect, which recognizes an aspect of human behavior connected to generosity or charity. A line in his Autobiography states: "He that has once done you a Kindness will be more ready to do you another, than he whom you yourself have obliged."
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin's surname is Franklin.
Biography - 1987 Benjamin Franklin Citizen of the World was released on: USA: 15 September 1994
Benjamin Franklin and John Adams
Benjamin Franklin, John Jay and John Adams
Franklin! That's why they called him Benjamin Franklin.
Benjamin Franklin's father was Josiah Franklin.
Benjamin Franklin