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He was versed also in mechanics , and could , upon occasion , use the tools of a
variety of trades . But his greatest excellence was a sound understanding and
solid judgment , in matters of pru . dence , both in public and private life .
He was versed also in mechanics , and could , upon occasion , use the tools of a
variety of trades . But his greatest excellence was a sound understanding and
solid judgment , in matters of pru . dence , both in public and private life .
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This habit has , I think , been of considerable advan . tage to me , when I have
had occasion to impress my opinion on the minds of others , and persuade them
to the adoption of the measures I have suggested . And since the chief ends of ...
This habit has , I think , been of considerable advan . tage to me , when I have
had occasion to impress my opinion on the minds of others , and persuade them
to the adoption of the measures I have suggested . And since the chief ends of ...
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He introduced me to his son , who received me with civility , and gave me some
breakfast ; but told me he haft no occasion at present for a journeyman , having
late . ly procured one . He added , that there was another printer newly settled in
...
He introduced me to his son , who received me with civility , and gave me some
breakfast ; but told me he haft no occasion at present for a journeyman , having
late . ly procured one . He added , that there was another printer newly settled in
...
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At the time of our first acquaintance he professed no particular religion , but a little
of all upon occasion . He was totally ignorant of the world , and a great knave at
heart , as I had afterwards an opportunity of experiencing . Keimer , could not ...
At the time of our first acquaintance he professed no particular religion , but a little
of all upon occasion . He was totally ignorant of the world , and a great knave at
heart , as I had afterwards an opportunity of experiencing . Keimer , could not ...
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Captain Holmes , being by chance in his company when he received my letter ,
took occasion to speak of me , and showed it him . The Governor read it , and
appeared surprised when he learned my age . He thought me , he said , a young
...
Captain Holmes , being by chance in his company when he received my letter ,
took occasion to speak of me , and showed it him . The Governor read it , and
appeared surprised when he learned my age . He thought me , he said , a young
...
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| Titel | The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of Essays, Humorous, Moral, and Literary: with His Life |
| Autor/in | Benjamin Franklin |
| Illustriert von | John Scoles |
| Mitwirkende Personen | William Van Norden |
| Verlag | W. Van Norden, 1825 |
| Original von | Harvard University |
| Digitalisiert | 27. Juli 2006 |
| Länge | 290 Seiten |
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