4. He was a champion of the common person
他是芸芸众生中的佼佼者
Never identifying with the elite, throughout his life Franklin identified himself as “B. Franklin, printer.” A strong believer in the power of community, he not only organized meetings and founded a library for his fellow citizens, but he also believed that pouring into “the common good” had a divine element. He is quoted stating: “To pour forth benefits to the common good is divine.” In other words, common people can find transcendence in giving back to their own community.
终其一生,富兰克林从不认为自己是精英,而是自诩为“印刷工富兰克林”。作为社区里的中坚信仰者,他不仅组织会议、为市民创建图书馆,还坚信投入公共福利是一件高尚的事。他说:“让公众受益是高尚的。”也就是说,普通人能从回馈自己的社区中得到升华。
5. He was an early riser
他是早起型的人
Famously quoted saying, “early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise,” Benjamin Franklin rose at 5am every morning, asking himself the question “what good shall I do today?”
俗话说:“早睡早起使人健康、富有且智慧。”本杰明·富兰克林每天早上5:00就起床了,同时还会自问“今天我能做什么善事”。
6. He knew how to network
他懂得怎样活络交际
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