It is not possible to know how far the influence of any amiable, honest-hearted duty-doing man flies out into the world, but it is very possible to know how it has touched one's self in going by.

About This Quote

Benjamin Franklin was a man who cared deeply for his country, and he wanted to do something about the social problems that plagued the nation. He started out by being a very successful businessman, but he also spent a good deal of his time working for causes that were important to him. Eventually, he became known as an expert on electricity—a job that was not only central to his business but also helped him give back to his nation. Because of his work for this cause, he came to know himself as a man who was doing important work. The idea here is that someone’s actions can have an impact far beyond themselves.

Source: Great Expectations

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