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Benjamin Franklin Quote: When Brutal Facts Destroy Beautiful Theories!

„One of the greatest tragedies of life is the murder of a beautiful theory by a gang of brutal facts.“

Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin's quote on the conflict between beautiful theories and brutal facts – inspiring and profound!
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Benjamin Franklin was an American statesman, scientist, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

This quote reminds us of the value of abstract ideas and how harsh facts often reveal reality, even when they disprove the theory.


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Quote by Benjamin Franklin about the conflict between beautiful theories and brutal facts

Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) was an American writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He played a major role in the American Declaration of Independence and made lasting contributions to science, politics, and society through his diverse pursuits.

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