Quote by Earl Warren

Ben Franklin may have discovered electricity- but it is the man who invented the meter who made the money.

Ben Franklin may have discovered electricity- but it is the

Summary

This quote suggests that while Ben Franklin may have been credited with discovering electricity, it was the person who invented the meter (a device to measure electricity usage) who profited financially from the advancement. It implies that practical applications and inventions are often more commercially successful and lucrative than scientific discoveries alone.

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By Earl Warren

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