1. Franklin, America, and two Virtues
... than others. Franklin values his virtues of resolution and silence; it seems that even today that contemporary Americans still practice these ways of living by following Franklin's example. To understand this, we will first look at how Franklin practiced his virtues then look at how these virtues are ... quarrels. These begin with argument and to Franklin this would be trifling and unnecessary. It results in bad behavior. The arguments are started by conversation that is needless to Franklin. Franklin points this out because it accord with his virtue. Without conversation the men would w...
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