"Speak not but what may benefit" b. franklin

In chapter 9 of his autobiography, Ben Franklin describes his "plan for attaining moral perfection". His #2 virtue was: "Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation." In Chapter 11 he describes his interactions with Rev. George Whitfield. 

John Wesley's Journal is also worth reading (especially if you love US history).

Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.pdf
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The Journal of John Wesley.pdf
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