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 WritingsHunt and Clarke, 1826 - 407 páginas |
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... known public fa- vourite of Keith : but the scheme of his commencing business for himself it was thought proper not as yet to avow . In the spring of 1724 , he proposed to Keimer to return to Boston to visit his family . The Governor ...
... known public fa- vourite of Keith : but the scheme of his commencing business for himself it was thought proper not as yet to avow . In the spring of 1724 , he proposed to Keimer to return to Boston to visit his family . The Governor ...
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... known : that none who were acquainted with him depended on his promises ; and that therefore his letters were not better than blank paper for Franklin . Riddlesden's character ( the writer of the refused letter ) Frank- lin and his ...
... known : that none who were acquainted with him depended on his promises ; and that therefore his letters were not better than blank paper for Franklin . Riddlesden's character ( the writer of the refused letter ) Frank- lin and his ...
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... known that flesh - meats yield chyle in greater abundance than any production of the vegetable kingdom ; but Franklin would not have considered this any argument for living wholly upon meat . The fact is , that the stimulating quality ...
... known that flesh - meats yield chyle in greater abundance than any production of the vegetable kingdom ; but Franklin would not have considered this any argument for living wholly upon meat . The fact is , that the stimulating quality ...
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... Tis a common opinion among the ladies , that if a man is ill - natured , he infallibly discovers it when he to the contrary , will teach them a more effectual is in liquor . But I , who have known many instances LIFE OF DR FRANKLIN . 39.
... Tis a common opinion among the ladies , that if a man is ill - natured , he infallibly discovers it when he to the contrary , will teach them a more effectual is in liquor . But I , who have known many instances LIFE OF DR FRANKLIN . 39.
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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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Página 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.
Página 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...
Página 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...
Página 58 - Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings ; he shall not stand before mean men...
Página 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...
Página 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.
Página 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...
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.