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 “Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.”Benjamin Franklin ~ Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) US Founding FatherPoor Richards Almanack, 1749 Founder Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 8/21/15 All life is noble. Being poor or being rich, in and of itself, does not change the nobility. Each and every have the same inalienable rights and love of their Father-in-Heaven. Reply Ronw13, Yachats Or 8/21/15 Being a poor man, rich with Liberty and Freedom, feared by Nadiyb, tyrants the most. Rights of Apeleutheros Liberty which are out of the govs jurisdiction. " The riches of his glory in the inheritance in the saints. Who hath blessed us with [all] spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. Riches of his grace. This comes from above. For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Benjamin Franklin quote is found in these categories: Founder 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