What did mr. franklin learn from his observations that he sought to communicate

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?  

Explanation:

Esperanza is jealous of Alicia because she has a town to call home, Guadalajara, and she will return there someday. Alicia observes that Esperanza already has a home. But Esperanza shakes her head. She does not want to have lived in the house for a year, or to come from Mango Street. She declares that she will never come back to Mango Street until someone makes it better. Then Alicia asks who will make it better, suggesting the mayor as a possibility. The girls laugh because the idea of the mayor coming to Mango Street is so far outside the realm of possibility.