The Printer Boy: Or, How Ben Franklin Made His Mark. An Example for YouthJ.E. Tilton, 1861 - 261 Seiten |
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... received Frank- lin medals at the Mayhew School in their boyhood , sons of the late Mr. John Hall . They were all known to fame for their worth of character and wide influence . As the barouche in which they rode came into State Street ...
... received Frank- lin medals at the Mayhew School in their boyhood , sons of the late Mr. John Hall . They were all known to fame for their worth of character and wide influence . As the barouche in which they rode came into State Street ...
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... received so much good instruction as you have had at home . " " I did know better , " frankly confessed Benja- min . " And that makes your guilt so much the great- er , " added his father . " Do you think you will . learn a lesson from ...
... received so much good instruction as you have had at home . " " I did know better , " frankly confessed Benja- min . " And that makes your guilt so much the great- er , " added his father . " Do you think you will . learn a lesson from ...
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... received from the lips of his father and mother when he was young . A trade is the assurance of a livelihood , however hard the times may be . As a general rule , they who follow trades secure a living , when they who have none come to ...
... received from the lips of his father and mother when he was young . A trade is the assurance of a livelihood , however hard the times may be . As a general rule , they who follow trades secure a living , when they who have none come to ...
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... received it favorably , and finally decided that Benjamin might come imme- diately , and try his hand at this new business . He thought it was best for both parties that no definite agreement or bargain should be made until Benja- min ...
... received it favorably , and finally decided that Benjamin might come imme- diately , and try his hand at this new business . He thought it was best for both parties that no definite agreement or bargain should be made until Benja- min ...
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... printing - office its apprentice , in good season . This was but a single instance of the favors he received in this way from his new acquaintances in the book business . Many nights he stole from Mor- 80 THE PRINTER - BOY .
... printing - office its apprentice , in good season . This was but a single instance of the favors he received in this way from his new acquaintances in the book business . Many nights he stole from Mor- 80 THE PRINTER - BOY .
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acquainted added Benjamin Andrew Bradford answered Benjamin apparitor asked attention became Benja Benjamin Franklin better Bible boat Boston Bradford bread brother called candles Collins continued conversation Cotton Mather diligent early England exclaimed Benjamin father friends George Stephenson go to school go to sea Governor Keith habit hand heard honor improve industry inquired Benjamin James James Franklin jamin John John Collins Keimer knowledge labor lived Liverpool packet looked matter metic mind morning mother never night obliged Old South Church Osborne paper parents Perhaps Philadelphia poetry printer printer-boy printing printing-office promise Quaker Ralph reader received remark replied Benjamin scarcely soon stones street tallow-chandler tell things thought tion to-morrow trade Uncle Benjamin wharf whistle workmen write wrote young youth
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Seite 108 - 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 260 - To that kind Providence we owe this happy opportunity of consulting in peace on the means of establishing our future national felicity. And have we now forgotten that powerful Friend ? or do we imagine we no longer need his assistance? I have lived, Sir, a long time ; and, the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD govern! in the affairs of men.
Seite 237 - And again, Pride is as loud a beggar as Want, and a great deal more saucy. When you have bought one fine thing, you must buy ten more, that your appearance may be all of a piece ; but Poor Dick says, It is easier to suppress the first desire than to satisfy all that follow it.
Seite 234 - Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings ; he shall not stand before mean men...
Seite 31 - Sloth, like rust, consumes faster than labor wears, while the used key is always bright, as Poor Richard says. But dost thou love life, then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of, as Poor Richard says.
Seite 260 - I have lived, Sir, a long time; and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that "except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.
Seite 6 - I saw one too ambitious of court favor, sacrificing his time in attendance on levees, his repose, his liberty, his virtue, and perhaps his friends, to attain it, I have said to myself, This man gives too much for his whistle.
Seite 100 - The cat in gloves catches no mice, as Poor Richard says. It is true there is much to be done, and perhaps you are weak-handed; but stick to it steadily, and you will see great effects; for, Constant dropping wears away stones; and, By diligence and patience the mouse ate in two the cable; and Little strokes fell great oaks, as Poor Richard says in his almanac, the year I cannot just now remember.
Seite 247 - Attending duly the public worship. 4. Partaking of the Sacrament. 5. Paying a due respect to God's ministers. These might be all good things; but, as they were not the kind of good things that I expected from that text, I despaired of ever meeting with them from any other, was disgusted, and attended his preaching no more. I had some years before...