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 страница |
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... common conver- sation he seems to have no choice of words ; he he- sitates and blunders ; and yet how he writes ! " This affair confirmed Ralph's resolution to devote himself to poetry , in which , as we shall presently see , he earned ...
... common conver- sation he seems to have no choice of words ; he he- sitates and blunders ; and yet how he writes ! " This affair confirmed Ralph's resolution to devote himself to poetry , in which , as we shall presently see , he earned ...
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... common boast in the mouths of those that affect to be thought wise , that they are never less alone than when alone . I ac- knowledge solitude an agreeable refreshment to a busy mind ; but were these thinking people obliged to be always ...
... common boast in the mouths of those that affect to be thought wise , that they are never less alone than when alone . I ac- knowledge solitude an agreeable refreshment to a busy mind ; but were these thinking people obliged to be always ...
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... and of rustic education , with endowments rather above the common order , and a competent por- tion of understanding and gaiety ; but a little idle . " Keimer had engaged these two at very low wages 42 LIFE OF DR FRANKLIN .
... and of rustic education , with endowments rather above the common order , and a competent por- tion of understanding and gaiety ; but a little idle . " Keimer had engaged these two at very low wages 42 LIFE OF DR FRANKLIN .
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... common with authors in their first per- formances , to talk to their readers thus : -If this meets with a suitable reception , or if this should meet with due encouragement , I shall hereafter publish , & c . This only manifests the ...
... common with authors in their first per- formances , to talk to their readers thus : -If this meets with a suitable reception , or if this should meet with due encouragement , I shall hereafter publish , & c . This only manifests the ...
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... - Be not disturbed at trifles , or at accidents common or unavoidable . 12. CHASTITY.— 13. HUMILITY . - Imitate Jesus and Socrates . CHAPTER IV . Franklin's remarkable scheme of morals and self LIFE OF DR FRANKLIN . 61.
... - Be not disturbed at trifles , or at accidents common or unavoidable . 12. CHASTITY.— 13. HUMILITY . - Imitate Jesus and Socrates . CHAPTER IV . Franklin's remarkable scheme of morals and self LIFE OF DR FRANKLIN . 61.
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Страница 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...
Страница 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...
Страница 58 - Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings ; he shall not stand before mean men...
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Страница 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.
Страница 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...
Страница 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.
Страница 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.
Страница 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.