Question

Read the aphorism. A good example is the best sermon.

What is the important idea in this aphorism from Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanack?

A.The best way to tell people how to live a good life is through a sermon.
B.Living a good life is better than telling others how to live a good life.
C.It is best to offer proof of what we say so that people will be convinced.

Answer 1

Option B is the correct option. According to Benjamin, it is better to live a life in which things are practiced. It is more important to follow something nice or good in your life than telling to others as to what they should do to make their life good. So he makes the point of having a practice of what you preach and hence living a good life is better than telling others how to live a good life.