The Life of Benjamin FranklinG.F.Cooledge & Brother, 1848 - 468 Seiten |
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... less than the size of life . In doing this , I have dwelt with more minuteness upon the methods by which he improved his powers , than upon the specific results attained , though these have not been overlooked - more upon the processes ...
... less than the size of life . In doing this , I have dwelt with more minuteness upon the methods by which he improved his powers , than upon the specific results attained , though these have not been overlooked - more upon the processes ...
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... less available , and his philosophical genius could not have accomplished so much . His success in political affairs , and in the acquisition of public honors , was also the natural result , not merely of his talents associated with the ...
... less available , and his philosophical genius could not have accomplished so much . His success in political affairs , and in the acquisition of public honors , was also the natural result , not merely of his talents associated with the ...
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... progress was such as to justify the impression his early docility had made upon his friends ; for , in less than a year , having risen from the middle of the class HIS SCHOOL - DAYS . 13 in which he was 12 LIFE OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN .
... progress was such as to justify the impression his early docility had made upon his friends ; for , in less than a year , having risen from the middle of the class HIS SCHOOL - DAYS . 13 in which he was 12 LIFE OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN .
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... less than his career as a tradesman , abounds with evidence of his mechanical ingenuity , and of the dexterity with which he could contrive and arrange the apparatus necessary to test the correctness of new ideas as they occurred to him ...
... less than his career as a tradesman , abounds with evidence of his mechanical ingenuity , and of the dexterity with which he could contrive and arrange the apparatus necessary to test the correctness of new ideas as they occurred to him ...
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... less , if he had continued his former practice of making verses ; inasmuch as the con- stant necessity of finding words not only to express the intended sentiment , but to suit the adopted metre , would have enlarged his vocabulary ...
... less , if he had continued his former practice of making verses ; inasmuch as the con- stant necessity of finding words not only to express the intended sentiment , but to suit the adopted metre , would have enlarged his vocabulary ...
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Seite 213 - What maintains one vice would bring up two children. You may think, perhaps, that a little tea or a little punch now and then, diet a little more costly, clothes a little finer, and a little entertainment now and then, can be no great matter: but remember what Poor Richard says, Many a little makes a mickle; and farther, Beware of little expenses; A small leak will sink a great ship; and again, Who dainties love shall beggars prove; and moreover, Fools make feasts and wise men eat them.
Seite 211 - Methinks I hear some of you say, Must a Man afford himself no Leisure? I will tell thee, my friend, what Poor Richard says, Employ thy Time well, if thou meanest to gain Leisure; and, since thou art not sure of a Minute, throw not away an Hour.
Seite 211 - 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 43 - Thus I went up Market Street as far as Fourth Street, passing by the door of Mr. Reed, my future wife's father ; when she, standing at the door, saw me, and thought I made, as I certainly did, a most awkward, ridiculous appearance.
Seite 210 - ... ease or deliver us, by allowing an abatement. However, let us hearken to good advice, and something may be done for us ; God helps them that help themselves, as Poor Richard says.
Seite 217 - This doctrine, my friends, is reason and wisdom ; but, after all, do not depend too much upon your own industry and frugality and prudence, though excellent things ; for they may all be blasted without the blessing of Heaven ; and therefore, ask that blessing humbly, and be not uncharitable to those that at present seem to want it, but comfort and help them. Remember Job suffered, and was afterwards prosperous. And now, to conclude, ^Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other,...
Seite 212 - And again, Three removes are as bad as a fire ; and again, Keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee ; and again, If you would have your business done, go ; if not, send. And again, — He that by the plough would thrive, Himself must either hold or drive.
Seite 214 - He means, that perhaps the cheapness is apparent only, and not real; or the bargain, by straitening thee in thy business, may do thee more harm than good. For in another place he says, Many have been ruined by buying good pennyworths.
Seite 210 - So what signifies wishing and hoping for better times ? We may make these times better, if we bestir ourselves. 'Industry need not wish, and he that lives upon hope will die fasting. There are no gains without pains ; then help hands, for I have no lands,' or if I have they are smartly taxed.
Seite 213 - You call them goods ; but if you do not take care they will prove evils to some of you. You expect they will be sold cheap, and perhaps they may for less than they cost ; but if you have no occasion for them they must be dear to you. Remember what Poor Richard says : Buy what thou hast no need of, and ere long thou shalt sell thy necessaries.