The Life of Benjamin FranklinG.F.Cooledge & Brother, 1848 - 468 oldal |
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... belief that the lessons his life presents would thus be rendered more available for the benefit of others , and be more durably impressed . August 1 , 1848 . O. L. HOLLEY . CONTENTS . CHAPTER I. Introductory Remarks . - Birth of 4 PREFACE .
... belief that the lessons his life presents would thus be rendered more available for the benefit of others , and be more durably impressed . August 1 , 1848 . O. L. HOLLEY . CONTENTS . CHAPTER I. Introductory Remarks . - Birth of 4 PREFACE .
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... rendered that career , during its prog- ress , so honorable to himself and so useful to his coun- try and mankind , but have for ever sealed it as an exam- ple , especially to his own countrymen , rich beyond parallel in lessons of ...
... rendered that career , during its prog- ress , so honorable to himself and so useful to his coun- try and mankind , but have for ever sealed it as an exam- ple , especially to his own countrymen , rich beyond parallel in lessons of ...
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... rendered more exact and satisfactory ; and the progress of actual knowledge was expedited . It seems , moreover , easy to discern , in the circumstances mentioned , the origin , at least in part , of that striking and characteristic ...
... rendered more exact and satisfactory ; and the progress of actual knowledge was expedited . It seems , moreover , easy to discern , in the circumstances mentioned , the origin , at least in part , of that striking and characteristic ...
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... rendered still more oblig- atory by the ties of nature , he exercised his power op- pressively ; sometimes , in the excitement of passion , beating his brother , and sometimes exacting from him services which were humiliating . Their ...
... rendered still more oblig- atory by the ties of nature , he exercised his power op- pressively ; sometimes , in the excitement of passion , beating his brother , and sometimes exacting from him services which were humiliating . Their ...
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... render the council less rigorous . During the confinement of James , the management of the paper devolved on Benjamin , who , notwithstand- ing their private differences , magnanimously resented . the harsh usage his brother received ...
... render the council less rigorous . During the confinement of James , the management of the paper devolved on Benjamin , who , notwithstand- ing their private differences , magnanimously resented . the harsh usage his brother received ...
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acquainted affairs agent America ART OF VIRTUE Assembly became Benjamin Benjamin Franklin Berkshire bill Boston British Canada character colonies conduct Conestogos course duty England eral father favor France Frank French frugality furnished gave give Gnadenhutten governor gratifying habits honor important Indians instructions interest Keimer king land letter London Lord Lord Hillsborough Lord Kames manner means ment Meredith mind moral mother-country ness never occasion pamphlet paper Parliament Penn Pennsylvania Philadelphia Poor Richard says pounds present principles printer printing-office privy council procure proposed Proprietaries province province of Pennsylvania Quakers Ralph reason received remarks rendered reply respect says Franklin sent sentiments soon spirit stamp-act success Thomas Whately thought tion took trade views virtue whole wife William Penn writing young
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213. oldal - 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.
211. oldal - 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.
211. oldal - 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.
43. oldal - 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.
210. oldal - ... 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.
217. oldal - 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,...
212. oldal - 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.
214. oldal - 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.
210. oldal - 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.
213. oldal - 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.