Benjamin Franklin's Sociable To Many

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The next part of the quote is ”sociable to many” This part of the quote is stating, having connection with the people who surround you. Sometimes associating with other people can build up your relationship with others. Benjamin Franklin really analyzed this part of the quote considering in his time when he associated with others he analyzed the thoughts of others and what made there attitude different. “familiar with few” is meaning someone who’s remembered and known good people throughout there life. “friend to one” is saying that there will always be one person who you can count on and who will be able to understand your situations “enemy to none” is something where many people struggle these days, hating others and having rivals. In general

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