The story goes that a woman posed a question to Benjamin Franklin after he left the Constitutional Convention of 1787.  “Well, Doctor," she asked, "what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?"  Franklin's response has become famous: “A republic, if you can keep it."
Franklin's words are worth remembering at a time of year when many of us have made New Year's resolutions and are struggling to maintain the habits we started on January 1.

The story goes that a woman posed a question to Benjamin Franklin after he left the Constitutional Convention of 1787. “Well, Doctor," she asked, "what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?" Franklin's response has become famous: “A republic, if you can keep it." Franklin's words are worth remembering at a time of year when many of us have made New Year's resolutions and are struggling to maintain the habits we started on January 1.

The story goes that a woman posed a question to Benjamin Franklin after he left the Constitutional Convention of 1787.&nbsp; “Well, Doctor," she asked, "what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?"&nbsp; Franklin's response has become famous: “A republic, if you can keep it."
Franklin's words are worth remembering at a time of year when many of us have made New Year's resolutions and are struggling to maintain the habits we started on January 1.

A New You, If You Can Keep It

Mind Inclined is your go-to source for ideas and inspiration designed to help you elevate your mind, your life, and your world. Mind Inclined features reflections on literature, language, history, and ideas, as well as practical productivity tips, from award-winning English professor and university administrator Mark Canada, author of the Audible Original Ben Franklin's Lessons in Life and other books and articles. Come to Mind Inclined to "Think and Thrive."

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