Quote by Benjamin Franklin

I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truththat God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid?

I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the m

Summary

This quote, attributed to Benjamin Franklin, highlights his belief in the intervention of a divine power in the affairs of humans. He asserts that as he has grown older, he has observed increasingly clear evidence supporting the idea that God controls human destinies. Franklin uses the analogy of a sparrow falling to emphasize the intricate attention God pays to even the smallest details of the world. By questioning the possibility of an empire rising without divine assistance, Franklin suggests that acknowledging and seeking God's guidance is vital for success in larger endeavors.

By Benjamin Franklin

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