The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin: Poor Richard's Almanac and Other Papers |
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If I knew a miser who gave up any kind of a comfortable living , all the pleasure of doing good to others , all the esteem of his fellow - citizens and the joys of benevolent friendship for the sake of accumulating wealth , poor man ...
If I knew a miser who gave up any kind of a comfortable living , all the pleasure of doing good to others , all the esteem of his fellow - citizens and the joys of benevolent friendship for the sake of accumulating wealth , poor man ...
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... during which we have sometimes pleasant and sometimes painful dreams , it becomes of some consequence to obtain the one kind and avoid the other ; for whether real or imaginary , pain is pain and pleasure is pleasure .
... during which we have sometimes pleasant and sometimes painful dreams , it becomes of some consequence to obtain the one kind and avoid the other ; for whether real or imaginary , pain is pain and pleasure is pleasure .
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That bodies should be lent us while they can afford us pleasure , assist us in acquiring knowledge , or in doing good to our fellow - creatures , is a kind and benevolent act of God . When they become unfit for these purposes and afford ...
That bodies should be lent us while they can afford us pleasure , assist us in acquiring knowledge , or in doing good to our fellow - creatures , is a kind and benevolent act of God . When they become unfit for these purposes and afford ...
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