The Life of Benjamin Franklin; with Selections from His Miscellaneous WorksSimpkin, Marshall, and Company, 1849 - 162 Seiten |
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... parent to constrain a boy's incli- nations violently ; exhibiting on the contrary , the practical philosophy of a mind adapted to his circumstances . " He took me " says Frank- lin , " to walk with him , to see 8 LIFE OF FRANKLIN .
... parent to constrain a boy's incli- nations violently ; exhibiting on the contrary , the practical philosophy of a mind adapted to his circumstances . " He took me " says Frank- lin , " to walk with him , to see 8 LIFE OF FRANKLIN .
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... mind . " This certainly was one of the most critical points in the youth's history . It augured well that at the time he appreciated the kindness and wisdom of his father's motives and method of treatment . The result was , that at ...
... mind . " This certainly was one of the most critical points in the youth's history . It augured well that at the time he appreciated the kindness and wisdom of his father's motives and method of treatment . The result was , that at ...
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... mind to do . " Franklin has bequeathed several diverting anecdotes about Keimer , with whom , he says , he lived on a pretty good familiar footing , agreeing tolerably well . " He retained a great deal of his old enthusiasm , and loved ...
... mind to do . " Franklin has bequeathed several diverting anecdotes about Keimer , with whom , he says , he lived on a pretty good familiar footing , agreeing tolerably well . " He retained a great deal of his old enthusiasm , and loved ...
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... mind . Methought he rapped in such a peculiar manner , as seemed of itself to express there was one who deserved as well as desired ad- mission . He appeared in the plainest country garb , his great coat was coarse , and looked old and ...
... mind . Methought he rapped in such a peculiar manner , as seemed of itself to express there was one who deserved as well as desired ad- mission . He appeared in the plainest country garb , his great coat was coarse , and looked old and ...
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... mind ; which likewise appeared in all he said , and in every part of his behaviour , obliging us to regard him with a kind of veneration . His aspect is sweetened with humanity and be- nevolence , and at the same time emboldened with ...
... mind ; which likewise appeared in all he said , and in every part of his behaviour , obliging us to regard him with a kind of veneration . His aspect is sweetened with humanity and be- nevolence , and at the same time emboldened with ...
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