The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of Essays, Humorous, Moral, and Literary : with His LifeW. Van Norden, 1825 - 290 Seiten |
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... consequence , it would , in many cases , not be wholly absurd , that a man should count his vanity among the other sweets of life , and give thanks to Providence for the blessing . And here let me with all humility acknowledge that to ...
... consequence , it would , in many cases , not be wholly absurd , that a man should count his vanity among the other sweets of life , and give thanks to Providence for the blessing . And here let me with all humility acknowledge that to ...
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... consequence , he wished to be known as the author ; because , said he , I hate from my very soul dissimulation . From Sherburn , * where I dwell , I therefore put my name , Your friend , who means you well , PETER FOLGER . My brothers ...
... consequence , he wished to be known as the author ; because , said he , I hate from my very soul dissimulation . From Sherburn , * where I dwell , I therefore put my name , Your friend , who means you well , PETER FOLGER . My brothers ...
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... consequence of these visits , derived no small pleasure from seeing skilful workmen handle their tools , and it has proved of considerable benefit , to have acquired thereby sufficient knowledge to be able to make little things for ...
... consequence of these visits , derived no small pleasure from seeing skilful workmen handle their tools , and it has proved of considerable benefit , to have acquired thereby sufficient knowledge to be able to make little things for ...
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... consequence . Thus I involved them in difficulties from which they were unable to extricate themselves , and sometimes obtained victories , which neither my cause nor my arguments merited . This method I continued to employ for some ...
... consequence . Thus I involved them in difficulties from which they were unable to extricate themselves , and sometimes obtained victories , which neither my cause nor my arguments merited . This method I continued to employ for some ...
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... consequence , to make its ap- pearance for some months in my name . At length a new difference arising between my brother and me , I ventured to take advantage of my liberty , presum- ing that he would not dare to produce the new con ...
... consequence , to make its ap- pearance for some months in my name . At length a new difference arising between my brother and me , I ventured to take advantage of my liberty , presum- ing that he would not dare to produce the new con ...
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