Question

In Poor Richard’s Almanack by Benjamin Franklin, which of Franklin’s aphorisms applies best to his attempts to live a moral life?

A. Hunger is the best pickle.
B. If your head is wax, don’t walk in the sun.
C. Genius without education is like silver in the mine.
D. A good example is the best sermon.

Answer 1

D. A good example is the best sermon

Answer 2

Answer: D. A good example is the best sermon.

This aphorism is the one that best applies to the idea of living a moral life. An aphorism is a concise, memorable expression that conveys a general truth or principle. This aphorism states that the best way to express the importance of a moral life is by being moral, and therefore, preaching it through our behaviour.