"From a child, I was fond of reading, and all the little money that came into my hands was ever laid out on books"

Benjamin Franklin was one of the founding fathers of the United States. A feat such as this does not happen by luck. It is a results of having sound principals and beliefs that allow a man to conduct himself respectably. In his autobiography, Benjamin Franklin shares with us the trials and tribulations he faced as a businessman, and how he conducted himself throughout the entirety of his life. He is an advocate for reading, frugality, and hard work. He eventually became the most successful owner of a printing press during his life because of his unique writing style.