The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of Essays, Humorous, Moral, and Literary : with His LifeSolomon King, 1831 - 290 Seiten |
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... Pennsylvania , but had quitted the province on account of a quarrel with George . Keith , the governor . He could not give me employ- ment himself , having little to do , and already as many persons as he wanted ; but he told me that ...
... Pennsylvania , but had quitted the province on account of a quarrel with George . Keith , the governor . He could not give me employ- ment himself , having little to do , and already as many persons as he wanted ; but he told me that ...
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... province , and which amounted to fifteen thousand pounds , being soon to ... province of New England , to the injury of its holders , strongly ... pa- pers on them , signifying that they were to be let ; which made me think ...
... province , and which amounted to fifteen thousand pounds , being soon to ... province of New England , to the injury of its holders , strongly ... pa- pers on them , signifying that they were to be let ; which made me think ...
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... Pennsylvania , a spirit of dispute appears to have prevailed amongst its ... province , who were unprovided for such an attack . It became ne- cessary ... province was , at this time , truly alarming ; exposed to the continual ...
... Pennsylvania , a spirit of dispute appears to have prevailed amongst its ... province , who were unprovided for such an attack . It became ne- cessary ... province was , at this time , truly alarming ; exposed to the continual ...
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... province of Pennsylvania , and departed from Ame- . rica in June , 1757. In conformity to the instructions which he had received from the legislature , he held a conference with the proprietaries who then resided in England , and ...
... province of Pennsylvania , and departed from Ame- . rica in June , 1757. In conformity to the instructions which he had received from the legislature , he held a conference with the proprietaries who then resided in England , and ...
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... government . After the completion of this important business , Franklin remained at the court of Great Britain , as agent for the province of Pennsylvania . The exten- sive knowledge which he possessed of the situation of the colonies ...
... government . After the completion of this important business , Franklin remained at the court of Great Britain , as agent for the province of Pennsylvania . The exten- sive knowledge which he possessed of the situation of the colonies ...
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Seite 230 - Master will do more Work than both his Hands; and again, Want of Care does us more Damage than want of Knowledge; and again, Not to oversee Workmen is to leave them your Purse open. Trusting too much to others...
Seite 235 - This Doctrine, my Friends, is Reason and Wisdom; but after all, do not depend too much upon your own Industry, and Frugality, and Prudence, though excellent Things, for they may all 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.
Seite 229 - Methinks I hear some of you say, Must a Man afford himself no Leisure? I will tell thee, my friend, what Poor Richard says, Employ thy Time well, if thou meanest to gain Leisure; and, since thou art not sure of a Minute, throw not away an Hour.
Seite 229 - But with our Industry, we must likewise be steady, settled, and careful, and oversee our own Affairs with our own Eyes, and not trust too much to others; for, as Poor Richard says I never saw an oft-removed Tree, Nor yet an oft-removed Family, That throve so well as those that settled be.
Seite 135 - ... the house, much pleased with my whistle, but disturbing all the family. My brothers, and sisters, and cousins, understanding the bargain I had made, told me I had given four times as much for it as it was worth...
Seite 149 - Remember that credit is money. If a man lets his money lie in my hands after it is due, he gives me the interest, or so much as I can make of it, during that time. This amounts to a considerable sum where a man has good and large credit, and makes good use of it.
Seite 150 - The most trifling actions that affect a man's credit are to be regarded. The sound of your hammer at five in the morning, or nine at night, heard by a creditor, makes him easy six months longer; but if he sees you at a billiard-table, or hears your voice at a tavern, when you should be at work, he sends for his money the next day; demands it before he can receive it in a lump.
Seite 152 - AT this time, when the general complaint is that " money is scarce," it will be an act of kindness to inform the moneyless how they may reinforce their pockets. I will acquaint them with the true secret of money-catching, the certain way to fill empty purses, and how to keep them always full. Two simple rules, well observed, will do the business. First, let honesty and industry be thy constant companions; and Secondly, spend one penny less than thy clear gains. Then shall thy hide-bound...
Seite 230 - For want of a nail the shoe was lost, for want of a shoe the horse was lost, and for want of a horse the rider was lost, being overtaken and slain by the enemy; all for want of care about a horseshoe nail.
Seite 150 - 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.