Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in the fall of 1835 and lived a good long life passing in the spring of 1910. While better known as Mark Twain Samuel was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. He was dubbed "the father of American literature" by William Faulkner. However, looking at the New Year holiday as he took his own perspective of many life events he once gave a description of New Years being:
Mark Twain
New Year's is a harmless annual institution, of no particular use to anybody save as a scapegoat for promiscuous drunks, and friendly calls and humbug resolutions.
Ben Franklin was a scientist who used a kite and discovered lightning is electricity. While that is what he may be most famous for he was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author. With so many talents some that knew him thought of him to be magical. Thus he took life with importance and thought of New Year as a new beginning.
Benjamin Franklin
“Be at war with your vices; at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.”
How do you feel about a New Year. Me I think many do over due it a bit but releasing the old and bringing in the new is often cause for celebration. I also believe that a new year is a chance to get it all right. What do you think
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very wise words from very wise men. as we mature, our perception of new years also improve. from material things to personal development. it happened to me! :)
ReplyDeleteI have once tried skipped new year due to work. But new year is one of the most anticipating event in a year. I believe new year have many positive vibes as it is the new beginning for every person.
ReplyDeleteThat's an awesome quote by Ben Franklin! Yup, each new year offers an exciting opportunity for a fresh start. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch wise words. It feels like NYE was so long ago... how things have changed.
ReplyDeleteInteresting! I normally think the New Year as fresh but man, 2020 has been nuts. Not so fresh.
ReplyDeleteI love what you presented here. I have heard people not like the New Year resolutions, but to hear Mark Twains thoughts about it was refreshing. I agree, to a point. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the quote from Ben Franklin. Every year we should be a better man
ReplyDeleteI agree with you! I love the thought of having a "fresh start."
ReplyDeleteI always love to read quotes of people like that. It is interesting what they thought of the New Year. I don't generally do resolutions, but like Ben Franklin, I tend to think I should make every day better than the last.
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see the two different people’s take on the subject of New Year’s. I guess it also says a lot about what sort of people Twain and Franklin were. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love history tidbits! New Years doesn't mean a whole lot to me either. I just simply think the calendar changes. In my opinion, you can start fresh any time, at any point in the year!
ReplyDeleteAmazing words of wisdoms, very interesting and valuable. I love Mark Twain, he is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI love learning from such great personalities! Truly inspiring and wise words! I'll keep them in mind for sure! :)
ReplyDeleteMark Twain's comment about New Years was great. Gave me a good chuckle to start the morning.
ReplyDeleteI love the Quote from Benjamin Franklin. He always have some fabulous quotes.
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