I recently came across a brief biographical paragraph about him in a book of remembrances written by his fellow American founder Benjamin Rush. True, Franklin was a man who held a prominent position in a history-changing event, but in reading Rush’s memorial of him, I realized that Franklin did several key things in life that would improve our own epitaphs greatly were we to follow his example.
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 "The Reception of Benjamin Franklin in France," circa 1888, captures Benjamin Franklin's appointment as the first U.S. Ambassador to France. (Library of Congress) | | 4 Qualities of Benjamin Franklin That Made Him Memorable | | By Annie Holmquist | | I recently came across a brief biographical paragraph about him in a book of remembrances written by his fellow American founder Benjamin Rush. True, Franklin was a man who held a prominent position in a history-changing event, but in reading Rush’s memorial of him, I realized that Franklin did several key things in life that would improve our own epitaphs greatly were we to follow his example. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 📜 History: How to have the epitaph of a famous man: Sometimes, famous people die in quick succession, prompting public tributes that fade within days. Despite their fame, most are soon forgotten. Benjamin Franklin, however, stands out. A memorial by fellow founder Benjamin Rush highlights key achievements in Franklin’s life that offer lessons for creating a lasting legacy. 🌾 Tradition: Traditional ink that costs over $1,000 a stick and is kneaded with bare hands inside a 450-year-old shop: PHOTOS. 📚 Literature: The battle that never ends—Rudyard Kipling’s “The Gods of the Copybook Headings”: In the wake of World War I, Rudyard Kipling warned against the devastation of war and the glittering promises of progress. 🖼️ Creative Wonders: Canadian family buys a $2.6 million 100-acre compound to live and raise their children together. | | | |   | | Facing Death, Man Survives Through Faith: “We’ve read your EKG. Do you have your house in order? You could probably die any day.” Imagine hearing that from a cardiologist. It’s a sledgehammer to the brain. You’re only 48. You’ve got a pregnant wife, a bunch of kids. What would you do? Read more → | | | | |
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