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 Seiten |
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... tion for fifty - nine years ; and , without private fortune , without lucrative em- ployment , by assiduous labour , and honest industry , decently supported a numerous family , and educated , with success , thirteen children and seven ...
... tion for fifty - nine years ; and , without private fortune , without lucrative em- ployment , by assiduous labour , and honest industry , decently supported a numerous family , and educated , with success , thirteen children and seven ...
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... tion to what was just , prudent , and beneficial , in the conduct of life . He never talked of the meats which appeared upon the table ; never discussed whether they were well or ill dressed , of a good or bad flavour , high - seasoned ...
... tion to what was just , prudent , and beneficial , in the conduct of life . He never talked of the meats which appeared upon the table ; never discussed whether they were well or ill dressed , of a good or bad flavour , high - seasoned ...
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... tion to think , that in certain particulars of little im- portance I had been fortunate enough to improve the order of thought or the style ; and this encouraged me to hope that I should succeed , in time , in writing decently in the ...
... tion to think , that in certain particulars of little im- portance I had been fortunate enough to improve the order of thought or the style ; and this encouraged me to hope that I should succeed , in time , in writing decently in the ...
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... tion of the paper , and to communicate between the press and the contributors , he soon imbibed a desire to try his hand amongst the latter , and began by placing anonymous essays , in a disguised hand- writing , under the office - door ...
... tion of the paper , and to communicate between the press and the contributors , he soon imbibed a desire to try his hand amongst the latter , and began by placing anonymous essays , in a disguised hand- writing , under the office - door ...
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... tion . The captain missing some plate on their arrival at New York , suspicion fell upon these young women . Their lodgings , to which Franklin had been invited , but refused to go , were searched , and the property found there . " And ...
... tion . The captain missing some plate on their arrival at New York , suspicion fell upon these young women . Their lodgings , to which Franklin had been invited , but refused to go , were searched , and the property found there . " And ...
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Seite 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.
Seite 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...
Seite 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...
Seite 58 - Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings ; he shall not stand before mean men...
Seite 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...
Seite 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.
Seite 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...
Seite 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.
Seite 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.
Seite 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.