In doing so, as the latter part of Franklin’s statement reads, will allow you “room” for your business. Taking the time to bring about order is to take the necessary time to prioritize what is essential. “Things” without places, are perhaps “things” that should not have a place? This is hinted at in the definition of order: “arrange (something) in a methodical or appropriate way.” (emphasis mine) If it is going to be kept, then it must be worthy, and if it is worthy, it must have a place. Every ‘thing’ has it’s own place, assuming that each ‘thing’ is important enough to warrant a place. “Let all your things have their places let each part of your business have its time.” – Benjamin FranklinĮXPLORE | Put Mornings In Their Proper Orderĭoes that first part of his quote sound familiar to you? In looking it up, it is possible that he may be responsible for the phrase: “a place for everything and everything in its place.” It was attributed to a few people, but I like the idea that Ben said it–because that is exactly what he is saying.
All things done in wisdom and order series#
This 13-part series will seek to help us understand a life that is exemplified by the characteristics elevated by this great American statesman. There is an expectation of behavior from someone who claims to be wise. You might say that it was Benjamin Franklin’s disillusionment with a sermon on Philippians 4:8 that was at least partly responsible for his conceiving of “the bold and arduous project of arriving at moral perfection” that is his 13 virtues.Ī wise life is a virtuous life.
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