[Speech] AN INVESTMENT IN KNOWLEDGE PAYS THE BEST INTEREST. - Benjamin Franklin’s Endorsement of Education

The lasting value of investing in education

Benjamin Franklin, a polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, advocated strongly for education with his assertion, "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." His commitment to education was evident in his efforts to establish libraries and educational institutions. Franklin’s insight highlights the profound impact of education on personal and economic development, suggesting that knowledge not only enriches the individual but also benefits society as a whole. His words continue to inspire investment in education as a means to secure a better future.

Background

1. Benjamin Franklin

2. Founding Father and Inventor

3. Writings, mid-18th century