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After this , he was invited to the table at the government - house , and received as
a known public favourite 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 ...
After this , he was invited to the table at the government - house , and received as
a known public favourite 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 ...
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... able to give him letters of credit on London , had no credit anywhere where he
was 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 .
... able to give him letters of credit on London , had no credit anywhere where he
was 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 .
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It is well known that Besh - meats yield chyle iu greater abundance than any
production of the vegetable kingdom ; but Franklin would not have considered
this any argument for living wholly npon meat . The fact is , that the stimulating
quality ...
It is well known that Besh - meats yield chyle iu greater abundance than any
production of the vegetable kingdom ; but Franklin would not have considered
this any argument for living wholly npon 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 is in liquor . But I , who have known many instances to the
contrary , will teach them a more effectual 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 is in liquor . But I , who have known many instances to the
contrary , will teach them a more effectual 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 desire of
victory.
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 desire of
victory.
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Seite 360 - 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 340 - ... 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 336 - 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 60 - Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings ; he shall not stand before mean men...
Seite 359 - 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 338 - 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 324 - 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 334 - 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 389 - 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 361 - ... 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.
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| Titel | 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 Writings |
| Mitwirkende Personen | Leonard Woods |
| Verlag | Hunt and Clarke, 1826 |
| Original von | Harvard University |
| Digitalisiert | 27. Juli 2006 |
| Länge | 407 Seiten |
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