What resource did people from west africa greatly desire

People from West Africa used to greatly desire salt, because in Africa salt was far rarer and more valuable than gold. Ghana famously managed the trade between the east and west of Africa, ensuring trade was fair - an ounce of gold for an ounce of salt.

Mr. franklin learned that  from his observations about life that life goes on and one must not look back at the past or even the history because it is a waste of time. also, garnering fame and other titles will not get you anywhere and do not mean anything if the people around you do not exist. when all things come to an end, what does it get you?