The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of Essays, Humourous, Moral, and Literary : with His LifeJohn Lomax, 1831 - 290 páginas |
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... occasions ; and , in every other project , I was almost always the lead . er of the troop , whom I sometimes involved in em- barrassinents . I shall give an instance of this , which demonstrates an early disposition of mind for public ...
... occasions ; and , in every other project , I was almost always the lead . er of the troop , whom I sometimes involved in em- barrassinents . I shall give an instance of this , which demonstrates an early disposition of mind for public ...
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... occasion , use the tools of a variety of trades . But his greatest excellence was a sound un- derstanding and solid judgment , in matters of pru dence , both in public and private life . In the former , ideed , he never engaged ...
... occasion , use the tools of a variety of trades . But his greatest excellence was a sound un- derstanding and solid judgment , in matters of pru dence , both in public and private life . In the former , ideed , he never engaged ...
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... occasion to impress my opinion on the minds of others , and persuade them to the adoption of the measures I have suggested . And since the chief ends of conversation are , to inform or O be informed , to please or to persuade , I could ...
... occasion to impress my opinion on the minds of others , and persuade them to the adoption of the measures I have suggested . And since the chief ends of conversation are , to inform or O be informed , to please or to persuade , I could ...
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... occasion at present for a journeyman , having late- ly procured one . He added , that there was another printer newly settled in the town , of the name of Kei . mer , who might perhaps employ me ; and that in case of refusal , I should ...
... occasion at present for a journeyman , having late- ly procured one . He added , that there was another printer newly settled in the town , of the name of Kei . mer , who might perhaps employ me ; and that in case of refusal , I should ...
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... occasion . He was totally ignorant of the world , and a great knave at heart , as I had afterwards an opportunity of experiencing . Keimmer , could not endure that , working with him , I should lodge at Bradford's . He had indeed a ...
... occasion . He was totally ignorant of the world , and a great knave at heart , as I had afterwards an opportunity of experiencing . Keimmer , could not endure that , working with him , I should lodge at Bradford's . He had indeed a ...
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Página 278 - Thus I consent, Sir, to this Constitution, because I expect no better, and because I am not sure that it is not the best. The opinions I have had of its errors I sacrifice to the public good. I have never whispered a syllable of them abroad. Within these walls they were born, and here they shall die.
Página 243 - 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...
Página 141 - I voluntarily offered and gave all my money for one. I then came home and went whistling all over the house, much pleased with my whistle, but disturbing all the family. My brothers and sisters and cousins, understanding the bargain I had made, told me...
Página 279 - On the whole, sir, I cannot help expressing a wish that every member of the Convention who may still have objections to it would, with me, on this occasion doubt a little of his own infallibility, and, to make manifest our unanimity, put his name to this instrument.
Página 243 - Thus the old gentleman ended his harangue. The people heard it and approved the doctrine, and immediately practised the contrary, just as if it had been a common sermon ; for the auction opened, and they began to buy extravagantly.
Página 216 - Several of our Young People were formerly brought up at the Colleges of the Northern Provinces; they were instructed in all your Sciences; but when they came back to us, they were bad Runners, ignorant of every means of living in the Woods, unable to bear either Cold or Hunger, knew neither how to build a Cabin, take a Deer, or kill an Enemy...
Página 215 - 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.
Página 133 - Pounds in Public Works which may be judged of most general utility to the Inhabitants, such as Fortifications, Bridges, Aqueducts, Public Buildings, Baths, Pavements, or whatever may make living in the Town more convenient to its People, and render it more agreeable to strangers, resorting thither for Health or a temporary residence.
Página 234 - I stopped my horse lately, where a great number of people were collected at an auction of merchants' goods. The hour of the sale not being come, they were conversing on the badness of the times; and one of the company called to a plain, clean, old man, with white locks, "Pray, Father Abraham, what think you of the times?
Página 158 - The most trifling actions that affect a man's credit are to be regarded. The sound of your hammer at five in the morning, or nine at night...