The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Consisting of Essays, Humorous, Moral, and Literary: With His Life, Written by Himself |
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They may also , should they ever be placed in a similar situation , derive some
advantage from my narrative . When I reflect , as I frequently do , upon the felicity I
have enjoyed , I sometimes say to myself , that were the offer made true , I would
...
They may also , should they ever be placed in a similar situation , derive some
advantage from my narrative . When I reflect , as I frequently do , upon the felicity I
have enjoyed , I sometimes say to myself , that were the offer made true , I would
...
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... advantage of this habit ; for it has often happened to me to be in company with
persons , who , having a more delicate , because a more exercised taste , have
suffered in many cases considerable inconvenience ; while as to myself , I have ...
... advantage of this habit ; for it has often happened to me to be in company with
persons , who , having a more delicate , because a more exercised taste , have
suffered in many cases considerable inconvenience ; while as to myself , I have ...
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He observed , that though I had the advantage of my adversary in correct spell ,
ing and pointing , which I owed to my occupation , I was greatly lis inferior in
elegance of expression , in arrangement , and perspicuity . Of this he convinced
me ...
He observed , that though I had the advantage of my adversary in correct spell ,
ing and pointing , which I owed to my occupation , I was greatly lis inferior in
elegance of expression , in arrangement , and perspicuity . Of this he convinced
me ...
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This was a new fund for the purchase of books ; and other advantages resulted to
me from the plan . When my br ther and his workmen left the printing - house to
go to dinner , I remained behind , and vespatching my frugal meal , which fre ...
This was a new fund for the purchase of books ; and other advantages resulted to
me from the plan . When my br ther and his workmen left the printing - house to
go to dinner , I remained behind , and vespatching my frugal meal , which fre ...
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... carried into immediate execution , and the paper continued , in consequence ,
to make its appearance for some months in my name . At length a new difference
arising between my brother and me , I ventured to take advantage oi my liberty ...
... carried into immediate execution , and the paper continued , in consequence ,
to make its appearance for some months in my name . At length a new difference
arising between my brother and me , I ventured to take advantage oi my liberty ...
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