Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin, Band 2Harper & brothers, 1842 |
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... things the most precious , wasting time must be , as Poor Richard says , the greatest prod- igality ; since , as he elsewhere tells us , Lost time is never found again ; and what we call time enough , al- ways proves little enough . Let ...
... things the most precious , wasting time must be , as Poor Richard says , the greatest prod- igality ; since , as he elsewhere tells us , Lost time is never found again ; and what we call time enough , al- ways proves little enough . Let ...
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... things to industry . Then plough deep while sluggards sleep , and you shall have corn to sell and to keep . Work while it is call- ed to - day , for you know not how much you may be hindered to - morrow . One to - day is worth two to ...
... things to industry . Then plough deep while sluggards sleep , and you shall have corn to sell and to keep . Work while it is call- ed to - day , for you know not how much you may be hindered to - morrow . One to - day is worth two to ...
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... things . Many , without labour , would live by their wits only , but they break for want of stock ; whereas industry gives comfort , and plenty , and respect . Fly pleasures , and they will follow you . The diligent spinner has a large ...
... things . Many , without labour , would live by their wits only , but they break for want of stock ; whereas industry gives comfort , and plenty , and respect . Fly pleasures , and they will follow you . The diligent spinner has a large ...
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... Want , and a great deal more saucy . When you have bought one fine thing , you must buy ten more , that your ap- pearance may be all of a piece ; but Poor Diek says , It is easier to suppress the first desire 10 WRITINGS OF FRANKLIN .
... Want , and a great deal more saucy . When you have bought one fine thing , you must buy ten more , that your ap- pearance may be all of a piece ; but Poor Diek says , It is easier to suppress the first desire 10 WRITINGS OF FRANKLIN .
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... things ; for they may all be blasted , without the blessing of Heaven ; and , therefore , ask that blessing humbly , and be not un- charitable to those that at present seem to want it , but comfort and help them . Remember , Job suf- 12 ...
... things ; for they may all be blasted , without the blessing of Heaven ; and , therefore , ask that blessing humbly , and be not un- charitable to those that at present seem to want it , but comfort and help them . Remember , Job suf- 12 ...
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