The validity of Benjamin Franklin’s idea that certain virtues lead to success and happiness has much validity but has diminished greatly since Franklin’s time. Many of the virtues that were discussed by Franklin in The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, have great meaning today, but do not necessarily take on the same meanings that Franklin defined in his day. By using these virtues Franklin seemed to be striving for a moral perfection (C.P., 50). …showed first 75 words of 1724 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1724 total…also through good things that have happened within our country. Through tragedy, our beliefs enable us to stand together, and live to see another day. You could call this part of our family structure, or just a pure understanding of what being an American is all about. Americans have seen a great deal in our short history, but we have instilled virtues day by day, that will make us last 100s of centuries to come.