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Question: What does this mean!?!?!? Benjamin Franklin Question!!!!!?
The American statesman, scientists and publisher Benjamin Franklin wrote in 1789:
'' In this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes ''
What does it mean!?!?
Can anyone also elaborate please!?!?!? I need to write an essay on that sentence and any help would be gladly appreciated!. Thank you!.Www@QuestionHome@Com


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
He was commenting on the worth of the Constitution!. Here's the quote in its context:

"Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes!." (from wiki site on Franklin)

In other words, he was saying that (almost) nothing lasts forever, nothing is really certain!. The Constitution looked like it was solid and could last forever, but even this was doubtful!. He makes the comparison to death in taxes, which in contrast, are the only things that last forever!.

His saying is quite out of joint with the times when he wrote, as he notes two very earthly things that are certain and last forever (that is, death and taxes)!. The more typical sentiment of his day would be that GOD is the only thing that is certain and eternal!. So with his quote, he is being particularly down-to-earth!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Although I shouldn't be helping you with homework!.!.!.this means that nothing in life is for certain!.!.!.not set in stone!. We can change the course of our lives with the decisions we make!. "to be certain except death and taxes" these are two things we can not escape!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

what part of it don't you understand!?!Www@QuestionHome@Com