Benjamin Franklin, (1706-1790) US Founding Father Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Benjamin Franklin Quote “Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”Benjamin Franklin ~ Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) US Founding Father Drugs , God , Happiness , Humor , Prohibition Ratings and Comments Reply dragonswizardz 8/9/06 Right on, Ben! First the turkey & next beer ~~ the staple beverage of the 17t& 18th centuries! Reply David L. Rosenthal 8/9/06 The Bible in no place prohibits drinking wine or "beer." The Bibles condemns drunkenness. The Bible refers to moderate drinking as good and normal. Drinking produces gladness. Drunkenness produces harm. I find it interesting that some of those who comment here so frequently have criticized my alleged view on prohibition of alcohol, while I never stated support for its prohibition. What is their problem? Drunkenness? Reply E Archer, NYC 8/10/06 All of Nature's gifts are for the health and enjoyment of all. Reply Anonymous, Reston, VA US 8/21/06 Reply Eric Engstrom, Wichita, KS 4/9/07 Yes Beer is Good. Damn the namby pambies that would extinguish all the fun out of our lives. They are the same ones that don't trust the People with Arms (weapons, guns, whatever..) Reply Guy, Washington DC 11/13/07 I don't think this is actually a quote from Benjamin Franklin. I think the original quote was taken a bit out of context. Any thoughts? Reply Mike, Norwalk 12/31/07 lol, if Ben said it, it was from his younger days ;-) David, check your scriptural history again (Sampson for one was of an order not to drink any hard drinks) I've never imbibed in the noble fermentation, never the less, it is each persons prerogative to participate in what ever recreational refreshment he desires as long as the rights of others are not infringed. Reply Anonymous, Reston, VA US 12/31/07 I enjoy a good pint now and again, but it is hardly "living proof" of anything. Reply Dougmcr8, Springfield, VA 12/31/07 I love the Founding Fathers and Ben is right about beer being proof that God wants us to be happy. Happy New Year from Baghdad everybody!!! Reply patriot, transylvania 12/31/07 Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Reply Waffler, Smith, Arkansas 12/31/07 You have to love Ol' Ben, and it is easy for me a Philadelphia Boy. The Bible says that Jesus came so "that we may have life and have it more abundantly". I think that means that he wants us to be happy. I think there is something to what Ben is saying. Lack of moderation in anything will make you ill. Reply Ken, Allyn, WA 12/31/07 This quote doesn't seem to have much to do with liberty. I wonder, is beer also proof that God want us to have cirrhosis of the liver? Reply Judith, Corrales, NM 12/31/07 Sounds like Ben had a great sense of humor. He probably would fit right in the 21st century. 1 Reply Rick Jolley, Heartland West 12/31/07 WORDS TO LIVE BY... Beer doesn't cause cirrhosis. It actually promotes kidney activity. The Germans were brewing beer in 780. And we think WE're civilized. Reply warren, olathe 1/2/08 Beer has been given credit for the existence of civilization. It is believed that hunter gatherers had the ability to make wine but to make beer agriculture was needed. It was then apparent that cultivating the ground had more benefits than foraging. Of course this resulted in needs for mathematics, planning and staying put in one place. . Reply Eric Engstrom, Wichita, KS 1/2/08 I said it before and I'll say it again, what the heck, Beer is VERY Good, and to hell with the namby pampies that want to tell everyone else what to do. Wanna live longer or help others to do so? Get an Education!! On average each year of school adds 18 months to your life. Reply Anonymous 3/15/09 ha ha ha. gotta love ben franklin. Reply Steve Kay, Crowley, Texas 12/16/09 old ben was on to something, but i would add that GOOD Beer is the true evidence of God's love.........bad beer is satan's plot to screw it up!!!! Reply Jerry Wilson, Egan, Texas 7/22/10 99 bottles of beer on the wall ...... Reply jim k, Austin 1/1/15 If Ben didn't say it he should have. A very humorous quote. Reply Elizabeth, Queens, NY 1/1/15 I think Ben's sense of humor is powerful. It must have made God laugh, too. :) Reply Denise, Colorado 1/1/15 Stupid quote. God is not interested in your beer run. True joy is in Him. This is an attempt to make Him less God and more downtown Joe. Reply cal, Lewisville, Tx 1/1/15 I don't drink it, but don't mind those that do. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Benjamin Franklin quote is found in these categories: Drugs quotes God quotes Happiness quotes Humor quotes Prohibition quotes About Benjamin Franklin Bio of Benjamin Franklin Quotations by Benjamin Franklin Books by/about Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin videos Benjamin Franklin on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Benjamin Franklin