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Benjamin Franklin - His Life Legacy and Wisdoms of Success

Nakamoto Hitori

Editora: Hitori-Nakamoto

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Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you something—Benjamin Franklin was a winner. A total winner. He didn’t just live; he dominated.You know what I’m talking about here? This guy wasn’t born into wealth or privilege like some people are. Nope. He had nothing, nothing at all, and look where he got to.A polymath, one of the greatest minds the world has ever known, an inventor, a diplomatic and a writer and a philosopher — you name it, he did it better than anyone else.And that’s not a thing that’s easy to do, folks. Trust me, I know the sacrifice of being the best across the board.
Disponível desde: 13/02/2025.

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