Benjamin Franklin: His Contribution to the American TraditionBobbs-Merrill, 1953 - 320 pages |
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... Keep thy shop and thy shop will keep thee . " We have tended to forget or have ignored those others which gave a somewhat dif- ferent philosophy of life and conduct , as : “ An egg today is better than a hen tomorrow " ; " Be temperate ...
... Keep thy shop and thy shop will keep thee . " We have tended to forget or have ignored those others which gave a somewhat dif- ferent philosophy of life and conduct , as : “ An egg today is better than a hen tomorrow " ; " Be temperate ...
Page 127
... keep my first line marked T clear of spots , I supposed the habit of that virtue so much strengthened and its opposite weakened , that I might venture extending my attention to include the next , and for the following week keep both ...
... keep my first line marked T clear of spots , I supposed the habit of that virtue so much strengthened and its opposite weakened , that I might venture extending my attention to include the next , and for the following week keep both ...
Page 141
... 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 . And again , The eye of a master ...
... 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 . And again , The eye of a master ...
Contents
PAGE | 27 |
IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMUNITY | 164 |
INVENTIONS AND APPLICATIONS OF SCIENCE | 189 |
Copyright | |
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