? I have read this book twice a week, and it is extremely smooth and hearty, which not only makes people enjoy it. It seems to be listening to a kind, honest, humble and pragmatic old man rambling about inspirational stories in previous years, experiencing the life of a great man who has gone through vicissitudes but has always been positive, a great man who inspires himself internally and inspires others externally. Reading his autobiography is like listening to a gripping and wonderful story, reading and reading, as if time has stayed on the storyteller. Historical scenes are reflected in my mind, which makes people feel happy after reading them.
? I first learned about Franklin in primary school, which originated from the famous kite and lightning experiments. At that time, I knew that he was a physicist and he invented the lightning rod. When I was studying history in middle school, I learned that he was an excellent politician. He was closely related to the establishment of the United States. He participated in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and led the colonial people towards independence and ushered in freedom. As the French economist Turgut commented, "Lightning comes from the sky, and civil rights come from tyrants." This is the end of my impression of Franklin. I didn't get a better understanding until I read his autobiography, but it was only limited to his first half of life. Even though the book was not finished, it won him popularity and prestige, and gave the younger generation strength and inspiration.
? Franklin made numerous achievements in his life. After reading this book, I have a deeper understanding of his political and public career. He set up a fire brigade, funded the establishment of the first hospital in Philadelphia, and participated in the establishment of the University of Pennsylvania ... He is not the president, but his head appears on the hundred-dollar bill. He was also the only founding father who signed the Declaration of Independence, the Paris Treaty 1783 and the Constitution of the United States of America. But he is most proud of being a printer, which comes from his tombstone. He is different from Washington and Jefferson. They were all born in a noble family. They were born expensive and well-educated, but Franklin was different. He is just a child of a soap candle manufacturer. His only education is two years of grammar school and a short period of arithmetic and writing study. In order to give him a skill, his father asked him to learn printing with his brother. His first half life was closely related to the printing industry. Although these experiences are humble, they are not enough to prevent him from becoming the most outstanding figure in American history, which is closely related to his excellent qualities:
0 1? Thirteen proverbs
1. Temperance: Eat too much and drink too much;
2. Remarks: Speaking must be beneficial to others or yourself, and avoid trivial chatting;
3. Order: things return to their original owners and work regularly;
4. determination: what should be done must be done, and what is determined to be done must be done well;
5. Thrift: Spending money must be beneficial to others and never wasted;
6. Diligence: Cherish time, spend time doing useful things and avoid meaningless actions;
7. Honesty: avoid hypocrisy and fraud, have a conscience and be fair, and speak the same way;
8. Integrity: It is your duty not to do harm to others, but to do good to others;
9. The golden mean: don't go to extremes. If others offend you, you should be tolerant.
10. Cleanliness: keep your body, clothes and residence clean;
1 1. Quiet: don't disturb yourself when dealing with trivial, ordinary or inevitable things;
12. Chastity: Don't have too much sex, it will harm your health, and don't damage your own or others' peace and reputation;
13. Modesty: Imitating Jesus and Socrates.
? This 13 moral principle is the summary of his life, and he has been practicing his promise all his life. I think this part of the book has two very important points:
? First, in order to restrain his behavior, he made a table to check his weekly virtue implementation, so as to promote himself to form good habits. It takes him thirteen weeks to complete the whole process, and it circulates four times a year. This part is very detailed, describing how to practice each rule and how to make your mistakes gradually reduce and make progress. This part is instructive, and we can learn from it when making plans.
? Second, although he has made a strict plan, he knows very well that it is difficult to stick to it day after day. When he mentioned the virtue of maintaining order in his book, he almost wanted to give up his efforts because he felt that it had little effect. He told a story about "rusty axe is the best":
? A man wants to buy an axe from my neighbor's blacksmith. He wants to grind his whole face as bright as a blade. The blacksmith promised to grind the grinding wheel for him as long as he agreed to turn it. The blacksmith pressed the broad axe face firmly on the grinding wheel. The man shook it and worked very hard. From time to time, he came to see how the grinding was going. Finally, he refused to shake it again, just wanted to buy an axe.
? "No," said the blacksmith, "keep shaking, shake again, and it will gradually brighten up. Now I only see some bright spots. "
? The man said, "Well, I like axes with rust."
? We sometimes make plans for ourselves, but it is easy to be interrupted. In fact, in the process of persistence, the occasional interruption is not the most important, what is important is to be able to persist for a long time. If making a plan is known, it is ok to practice it day after day. Only by combining knowledge with practice can we implement our plan and realize qualitative change from quantitative change.
? 02? Love reading
? Although I didn't save any money, I made some friends. They are very clever, and I benefited a lot from talking with them. At the same time, I also read a lot of books.
? ——? The harvest of the first trip to London
? Zhu once said: "Learning is the first thing to stand on, and learning is based on reading." This sentence can be said to be verified by Franklin himself. Franklin was born in Boston, New England on 1706. He is the 15 child and the youngest boy in the family. When he was a child, his father was told that the child would become an excellent scholar in the future. At that time, his father made up his mind to let Franklin go to school, which was his only real time at school. Later, his father asked him to study arithmetic and writing because of the family burden and tuition. Here, his writing has been greatly improved, which laid a solid foundation for his later literary and political career.
? /kloc-at the age of 0/0, he began to go home with his father to help with his work, which should be a common family situation at that time. /kloc-When I was 0/2 years old, when I was studying printing with my brother, I also took time to read my favorite books. No matter when and where, he never forgets to study, which is a great reliance for him to finally stand out. As he said, "investment in knowledge has the highest return." When it comes to investment, there is nothing higher than self-study. " Although he only received two years of school education, reading has become a habit that has accompanied him all his life. Coupled with self-study, he was able to show his talents and realize his dreams in the enlightenment era of18th century.
? "I like reading since I was a child, and what little money I have is often used to buy books."
? "Sometimes I borrow books at night, afraid that people will think that they are lost or in short supply, and I will return them the next morning, so I often have to light up until midnight."
? "The library has provided me with many opportunities to learn and improve. I have to study there for an hour or two every day, which can make up for my lack of higher education to some extent. "
? "I have no other fun except reading; I never go to hotels and casinos, nor do I go to other entertainment places to kill time. " It is with such progress and diligence that he became the most admired and admired figure in American history.
? He likes reading, which is the source of his writing, the fulcrum of his career and the attraction of his interpersonal relationship. Because he loves reading, he made different friends and exchanged ideas with them. Because he loves reading, he set up a reading club and a library; Because he loves reading, he can publish articles in newspapers at an early age ... Reading cultivated his temperament, improved his self-cultivation and finally won his respect.
? Lu You said: "People can live for twelve days without eating, and books can live for one day." Not only Franklin, but also those outstanding great figures in ancient and modern Chinese and foreign history took this as a good thought, which eventually brought the nirvana of life. The road you have traveled and the books you have read will eventually become indelible marks engraved in your soul.
? 03? Face up to the mistakes in life
? The most admirable thing about this book is his courage to admit his mistakes. From his apprenticeship, he said that his brother was afraid to reveal the new contract, until Vernon spent 35 pounds, and then on a trip to London, he snubbed Miss Reed. The mistakes he made when he was young are vivid in his mind, but he does not shy away from telling these things to his children. Such an autobiography gives people truth and has to be admired. Many autobiographies cover up appearances and focus on beautifying characters. As everyone knows, the inevitable mistakes in life will benefit people, and the courage to face them is even more awe-inspiring.
? Hugo wrote in Les Miserables, "It is an angel's dream not to make mistakes. It is human nature to make as few mistakes as possible. Errors are like gravity, and everything in the world is bound to make mistakes. " Even if it is as great as Franklin. I don't know how he felt when he wrote about his life mistakes, but more should be calm and remorse. No one is wrong, but he can correct his mistakes. Not only can he face his mistakes with fearless courage, but more importantly, he also makes plans for himself and tries not to make mistakes. Those mistakes are also a wake-up call for all readers, which can always remind us to maintain self-discipline and reduce the occurrence of mistakes. If mistakes are inevitable, we should face them bravely, correct them and make up for them. In real life, those who dare to face life mistakes are real warriors.
? This is the second biography I have read in a month. I think both The Last Notorious Justice of Ginsburg and This Autobiography of Franklin have given me a deeper understanding of reading. Although I have always liked reading since I was in college, I always feel that I read very lightly, lack systematicness after reading, and even have few notes. This situation has not changed until after graduation. After reading the autobiography of Franklin, I feel not only the great character of an outstanding person, but also the change of thinking, which makes people more convinced of the importance of self-improvement and persistent learning.
? The wind of history roared by, and the world changed with each passing day in 230 years. Time goes by, but some people still shine on our way like stars. Franklin was like this. The poet Cang Kejia described in Some People that "some people are dead, but he is still alive". The legendary life of Franklin is like a monument, which stands in the hearts of several generations and will never be forgotten.
? Shakespeare said, "As long as human beings are breathing and eyes can see, my poems will live and spread your life." I think we should know Franklin, a unique figure in the world. If we want to change ourselves a little more, but we can't help but insist, we might as well read this book and believe it can bring different meanings to life.
? This is a good autobiography and a book of life worth reading and rereading. The author described his experiences of success and failure, just like a wise elder, modest and sincere. I think that if we can learn three or four from them and practice one or two, it will also be of great benefit to our lives.
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