The Autobiography and Essays of Dr. Benjamin FranklinJ.B. Lippincott, 1864 - Всего страниц: 231 |
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... obtaining , even from per sons of superior understanding , concessions of which they did not foresee the consequence . Thus I involved them in diffi culties from which they were unable to extricate themselves , and sometimes obtained ...
... obtaining , even from per sons of superior understanding , concessions of which they did not foresee the consequence . Thus I involved them in diffi culties from which they were unable to extricate themselves , and sometimes obtained ...
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... obtaining the printing of the public papers of both governments ; and as I appeared to doubt whether my father would assist me in this enterprise , Sir William said that he would give me a letter to him , in which he would represent the ...
... obtaining the printing of the public papers of both governments ; and as I appeared to doubt whether my father would assist me in this enterprise , Sir William said that he would give me a letter to him , in which he would represent the ...
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... philosophy , to be conveyed with mine to New - York , where he proposed to wait for me . My father , though he could not approve Sir William's pro posal , was yet pleased that I had obtained so LIFE AND ESSAYS OF FRANKLIN . ' 31.
... philosophy , to be conveyed with mine to New - York , where he proposed to wait for me . My father , though he could not approve Sir William's pro posal , was yet pleased that I had obtained so LIFE AND ESSAYS OF FRANKLIN . ' 31.
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Benjamin Franklin. posal , was yet pleased that I had obtained so advantageous a recommendation as that of a person ... obtain general esteem , and avoid satire and sarcasm , to which he thought I was too much in- clined ; adding , that ...
Benjamin Franklin. posal , was yet pleased that I had obtained so advantageous a recommendation as that of a person ... obtain general esteem , and avoid satire and sarcasm , to which he thought I was too much in- clined ; adding , that ...
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... obtain the necessary sum for the purchase of my press , types , and paper . He appointed various times for me to come for these letters , which would certainly be ready ; and , when I came , always put me off to another day . These ...
... obtain the necessary sum for the purchase of my press , types , and paper . He appointed various times for me to come for these letters , which would certainly be ready ; and , when I came , always put me off to another day . These ...
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Стр. 193 - For want of a nail the shoe was lost ; for want of a shoe the horse was lost ; and for want of a horse the rider was lost;" being overtaken and Slain by the enemy, all for want of care about a horse-shoe nail.
Стр. 191 - ... cannot 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 in his Almanack of 1733.
Стр. 196 - We are offered, by the terms of this sale, six months' credit; and that perhaps has induced some of us to attend it, because we cannot spare the ready money, and hope now to be fine without it. But, ah, think what you do when you run in debt; you give to another power over your liberty. If you cannot pay at the time, you will be ashamed to see your creditor; you will be in fear when you speak to him, you will make poor pitiful sneaking excuses, and by degrees come to lose your veracity, and sink...
Стр. 176 - But you who are wise must know, that different nations have different conceptions of things ; and you will therefore not take it amiss, if our ideas of this kind of education happen not to be the same with yours.
Стр. 106 - The Body Of Benjamin Franklin, Printer, (Like the cover of an old book, Its contents torn out, And stript of its lettering and gilding,) Lies here, food for worms. But the work shall not be lost, For it will, as he believed, appear once more, In a new and more elegant edition, Revised and corrected By THE AUTHOR.
Стр. 191 - Sloth makes all things difficult, but industry all easy; and He that riseth late must trot, all day, and shall scarce overtake his business at night; while Laziness travels so slowly, that Poverty soon overtakes him. Drive thy business, let. not that drive thee; and Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise, as Poor Richard says.
Стр. 192 - What though you have found no treasure, nor has any rich relation left you a legacy : " Diligence is the mother of good luck," as poor Richard says, and, " God gives all things to industry ; then plough deep while sluggards sleep, and you will have corn to sell and to keep,
Стр. 223 - In these sentiments, sir, I agree to this Constitution, with all its faults, if they are such; because I think a general government necessary for us, and there is no form of government but what may be a blessing to the people if well administered, and...
Стр. 190 - I have been, if I may say it without vanity, an eminent author (of almanacs) annually, now a full quarter of a century, my brother authors in the same way, for what reason I know not, have ever been very sparing in their applauses and no other author has taken the least notice of me ; so that, did...
Стр. 175 - Counsellors; for all their Government is by the Counsel or Advice of the Sages; there is no Force, there are no Prisons, no Officers to compel Obedience, or inflict Punishment. Hence they generally study Oratory; the best Speaker having the most Influence.