The Life of Benjamin FranklinG.F.Cooledge & Brother, 1848 - 468 pages |
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... whole man , the wide range of his philosophical inquiries , or of his accumula- tions of various knowledge , or of the number and value of his political writings , or of the vast amount of public business he transacted , or of the great ...
... whole man , the wide range of his philosophical inquiries , or of his accumula- tions of various knowledge , or of the number and value of his political writings , or of the vast amount of public business he transacted , or of the great ...
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... whole of a very long life , in attaining the chief objects of human pursuit , than Benjamin Franklin . Of humble origin , with no early opportunities of education beyond the simplest rudi- ments of knowledge , bred a tradesman , and ...
... whole of a very long life , in attaining the chief objects of human pursuit , than Benjamin Franklin . Of humble origin , with no early opportunities of education beyond the simplest rudi- ments of knowledge , bred a tradesman , and ...
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... whole number seventeen ; ten of whom were sons , and seven daughters . Of these , Ben- jamin was the fifteenth child and the youngest son ; and in the very entertaining and instructive narrative of his life , written by himself as far ...
... whole number seventeen ; ten of whom were sons , and seven daughters . Of these , Ben- jamin was the fifteenth child and the youngest son ; and in the very entertaining and instructive narrative of his life , written by himself as far ...
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... whole by myself , with the greatest ease . I also read Seller and Sturney's book on navi- gation , which made me acquainted with what little ge- ometry it contains . " About the same period he read attentively the great work of Locke On ...
... whole by myself , with the greatest ease . I also read Seller and Sturney's book on navi- gation , which made me acquainted with what little ge- ometry it contains . " About the same period he read attentively the great work of Locke On ...
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... whole stock of cash consisted of a single dollar , and about a shilling in copper coin , which I gave to the boatmen for my passage . At first they refused it , on account of my having rowed ; but I insisted on their taking it . Man is ...
... whole stock of cash consisted of a single dollar , and about a shilling in copper coin , which I gave to the boatmen for my passage . At first they refused it , on account of my having rowed ; but I insisted on their taking it . Man is ...
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Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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,...
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.