1. Reflective Writing Prompt:
You will be assigned one aphorism from Benjamin Franklin’s
Poor Richard’s Almanack.
• Explain the aphorism – what does it mean?
– Please use your own words to explain the aphorism.
Aphorisms are concise. Your response should be longer
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• To which of Franklin’s 13 virtues does this aphorism
belong?
• Agree or Disagree with the aphorism using examples from
your own life.
• Your responses should be at least a half-page (1/2) page in
length