The Works of Benjamin Franklin: Containing Several Political and Historical Tracts Not Included in Any Former Edition, and Many Letters, Official and Private, Not Hitherto Published; with Notes and a Life of the AuthorChilds & Peterson, 1840 |
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... respect . Like the man , who , in buying an axe of a smith , my neighbour , desired to have the whole of its surface as bright as the edge . The smith consented to grind it bright for him , if he would turn the wheel ; he turned , while ...
... respect . Like the man , who , in buying an axe of a smith , my neighbour , desired to have the whole of its surface as bright as the edge . The smith consented to grind it bright for him , if he would turn the wheel ; he turned , while ...
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... respect or of consistency . Abuse from adversaries , the displeasure of ministers , and the loss of his office , were not to be coveted ; but they could be borne , and they would never drive him to sacri- fice his principles , or to ...
... respect or of consistency . Abuse from adversaries , the displeasure of ministers , and the loss of his office , were not to be coveted ; but they could be borne , and they would never drive him to sacri- fice his principles , or to ...
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... respect to the demand for money , which has been inade upon us . You may well judge , if conduct like this encourages us to make demonstrations of our liberality . " There is no disguise in this letter ; and we learn from it the precise ...
... respect to the demand for money , which has been inade upon us . You may well judge , if conduct like this encourages us to make demonstrations of our liberality . " There is no disguise in this letter ; and we learn from it the precise ...
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OF | xxxvii |
England as advised by Governor Keith | 29 |
CHAPTER III | 53 |
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