The Life of Benjamin Franklin: Including a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the War of Independence, and of the Various Negociations at Paris for Peace; with the History of His Political and Other Writings |
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... established him there in that business ; and Benjamin was offered a situation as his apprentice . This accorded with his bookish propensities ; but the term of bondage pro- posed was unreasonable , and his seafaring inclina- tions yet ...
... established him there in that business ; and Benjamin was offered a situation as his apprentice . This accorded with his bookish propensities ; but the term of bondage pro- posed was unreasonable , and his seafaring inclina- tions yet ...
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... established a rule for himself , never to use the phrases " certainly , undoubtedly , " or any others that gave an air of positiveness to his opinions ; but to substitute- " I conceive ; I apprehend ; it appears to me so and so it is so ...
... established a rule for himself , never to use the phrases " certainly , undoubtedly , " or any others that gave an air of positiveness to his opinions ; but to substitute- " I conceive ; I apprehend ; it appears to me so and so it is so ...
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... established printer there , had no em- ployment for him , but considered it probable that a son of his at Philadelphia would give him work , he took the boat without hesitation for Amboy , leaving his chest and baggage to come to him by ...
... established printer there , had no em- ployment for him , but considered it probable that a son of his at Philadelphia would give him work , he took the boat without hesitation for Amboy , leaving his chest and baggage to come to him by ...
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... established in the business they were pursu- ing ; the affairs of this worthy man were in so un- settled a state as to be taken into the hands of his creditors . His friend therefore was once more com- pelled to look into the wide world ...
... established in the business they were pursu- ing ; the affairs of this worthy man were in so un- settled a state as to be taken into the hands of his creditors . His friend therefore was once more com- pelled to look into the wide world ...
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... . Instrumental as it was in the formation of many public measures , it existed for nearly thirty years without being publicly known . Rules for a Club formerly established in Philadelphia . Previous 3 LIFE OF DR FRANKLIN . 49.
... . Instrumental as it was in the formation of many public measures , it existed for nearly thirty years without being publicly known . Rules for a Club formerly established in Philadelphia . Previous 3 LIFE OF DR FRANKLIN . 49.
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Page 358 - Magdalen Islands, and Labrador, so long as the same shall remain unsettled; but so soon as the same or either of them shall be settled, it shall not be lawful for the said fishermen to dry or cure fish at such settlement, without a previous agreement for that purpose with the inhabitants, proprietors, or possessors of the ground.
Page 338 - ... be blasted, without the blessing of Heaven: and therefore ask that blessing humbly; and be not uncharitable to those that at present seem to want it, but comfort and help them. Remember Job suffered, and was afterwards prosperous. " And now, to conclude, ' Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other...
Page 334 - three removes are as bad as a fire ;' and again, 'keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee ;* and again, ' if you would have your business done, go ; if not, send.' And again, ' He that by the plough would thrive, Himself must either hold or drive...
Page 58 - Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings ; he shall not stand before mean men...
Page 357 - St Croix river to the highlands, along the said highlands which divide those rivers that empty themselves into the river St Lawrence, from those which fall into the Atlantic Ocean...
Page 336 - Years can never be spent but, always taking out of the Meal-tub, and never putting in, soon comes to the Bottom; as Poor Dick says, When the Well's dry, they know the Worth of Water. But this they might have known before, if they had taken his Advice; If you would know the Value of Money, go and try to borrow some; for, he that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing; and indeed so does he that lends to such People, when he goes to get it in again.
Page 322 - Key is always bright, as Poor Richard says. But dost thou love Life, then do not squander Time, for that's the stuff Life is made of, as Poor Richard says. How much more than is necessary do we spend in sleep, forgetting that The sleeping Fox catches no Poultry...
Page 332 - How much more than is necessary do we spend in sleep, forgetting that the sleeping fox catches no poultry, and that there will be sleeping enough in the grave, as Poor Richard says.
Page 387 - In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality — that is, waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both.
Page 359 - ... perfectly consistent not only with justice and equity, but with that spirit of conciliation which on the return of the blessings of peace should universally prevail.