Benjamin Franklin was a scientist and diplomat. At Franklin STEAM Magnet, we are all scientists and diplomats.
- Scientist - a person learned in science; a Scientific investigator
- Diplomat - one employed or skilled in diplomacy (skilled in working with others without arounsing hostility)
Franklin scientists and diplomats are:
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Respectful - "Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment."*
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Responsible - "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."*
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Innovative and Creative - "To cease to think creatively is to cease to live."*
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Risk Takers - "Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out."*
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Problem Solvers - "Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle."*
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Goal Setters - "Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning."*
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Friendly/Team Builders - "It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it."
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Hard Workers/Doers - "Energy and persistence conquer all things."*
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Learners - "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."*
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Fun Loving - "The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself."*
*Benjamin Franklin quote