The Printer Boy: Or, How Ben Franklin Made His Mark. An Example for YouthJ.E. Tilton, 1861 - 261 Seiten |
Im Buch
Ergebnisse 1-5 von 28
Seite xv
... SEEN IN IT . — ALL BUT ONE OR TWO MEMBERS BECAME RESPECTABLE , AND MOST OF THEM DISTINGUISHED MEN . - STUDYING FRENCH , ITALIAN , AND SPANISH . - PLAYING CHESS . STUDYING LATIN . THE - 66 CANNING . - - 66 19 JUNTO COPIED IN ENGLAND ...
... SEEN IN IT . — ALL BUT ONE OR TWO MEMBERS BECAME RESPECTABLE , AND MOST OF THEM DISTINGUISHED MEN . - STUDYING FRENCH , ITALIAN , AND SPANISH . - PLAYING CHESS . STUDYING LATIN . THE - 66 CANNING . - - 66 19 JUNTO COPIED IN ENGLAND ...
Seite 4
... seen all that is to be seen ? " " All I want to see , " he answered , which was very true . He was so completely carried away with his whistle that he had lost all his interest in every- thing else belonging to the holiday . His cup of ...
... seen all that is to be seen ? " " All I want to see , " he answered , which was very true . He was so completely carried away with his whistle that he had lost all his interest in every- thing else belonging to the holiday . His cup of ...
Seite 14
... seen , and there was the " school- house green , " where " Ben " and his companions sported together . It was probably the only free grammar school which Boston afforded at that time ; for it was only a little village compared with its ...
... seen , and there was the " school- house green , " where " Ben " and his companions sported together . It was probably the only free grammar school which Boston afforded at that time ; for it was only a little village compared with its ...
Seite 15
... seen that the Boston of that day resembled the present Boston little more than Benjamin Franklin blowing his whis- tle resembled Benjamin Franklin the great states- man and philosopher . " I have seen the teacher to - day , " said Mr ...
... seen that the Boston of that day resembled the present Boston little more than Benjamin Franklin blowing his whis- tle resembled Benjamin Franklin the great states- man and philosopher . " I have seen the teacher to - day , " said Mr ...
Seite 56
... seen approaching , the stool was immediately set down upon its feet , and the Bible in this way was concealed from view . For a considerable time they were obliged to read the Scriptures in this secret manner . 99 6 " But your father ...
... seen approaching , the stool was immediately set down upon its feet , and the Bible in this way was concealed from view . For a considerable time they were obliged to read the Scriptures in this secret manner . 99 6 " But your father ...
Andere Ausgaben - Alle anzeigen
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
acquainted added Benjamin Andrew Bradford answered Benjamin apparitor asked attention became become Benja Benjamin Franklin better Bible boat Bobbin Boy Boston Bradford bread brother called candles continued conversation Cotton Mather Denham diligent England enter exclaimed Benjamin friends George Stephenson give go to school go to sea Governor Keith habit hand heard honor improve industry James jamin John JOSEPH ALDEN Keimer labor Little Britain lived Liverpool packet look matter meeting metic mind mother never obliged Old South Church Osborne paper parents Perhaps Philadelphia poet poetry porringer printer printer-boy printing printing-office promise Ralph received remark replied Benjamin Sabbath saved scarcely soon stones street tallow-chandler tell things thought tion to-morrow trade Uncle Benjamin whistle workmen write wrote young youth
Beliebte Passagen
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...