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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 prudence , 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 prudence , both in public and private life .
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... when I 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 conversation are , to inform or to be informed , to please or to
persuade , I ...
... when I 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 conversation are , to inform or to be informed , to please or to
persuade , I ...
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me some breakfast ; but told me he had no occasion at present for a journeyman ,
having lately procured one . He added , that there was another printer newly
settled in the town , of the name of Keimer , who might perhaps employ me ; and
...
me some breakfast ; but told me he had no occasion at present for a journeyman ,
having lately procured one . He added , that there was another printer newly
settled in the town , of the name of Keimer , who might perhaps employ me ; and
...
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... and wholly incapable of working at Press . He had been one of the French
prophets , and knew how to imitate their supernatural agitations . At time of our
first acquain tance he professed no particular religion , but a little of all upon
occasion .
... and wholly incapable of working at Press . He had been one of the French
prophets , and knew how to imitate their supernatural agitations . At time of our
first acquain tance he professed no particular religion , but a little of all upon
occasion .
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... to blame than he had imagined . Sir William Keith , Governor of the province ,
was at Newcastle at the time . Captain Holmes , being by ' chance in his company
when he received my letter , took occasion to speak of me 1 and showed it him .
... to blame than he had imagined . Sir William Keith , Governor of the province ,
was at Newcastle at the time . Captain Holmes , being by ' chance in his company
when he received my letter , took occasion to speak of me 1 and showed it him .
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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 |
| Verlag | S. Andrus and Son, 1847 |
| Original von | University of California, Irvine |
| Digitalisiert | 22. Juni 2017 |
| Länge | 304 Seiten |
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