The Life of Benjamin Franklin: Including a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the War of Independence, and of the Various Negociations at Paris for Peace; with the History of His Political and Other Writings |
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... the father established him there in that business ; and Benjamin was offered a
situation as his apprentice . This accorded with his bookish propensities ; but the
term of bondage proposed was unreasonable , and his seafaring inclinations yet
...
... the father established him there in that business ; and Benjamin was offered a
situation as his apprentice . This accorded with his bookish propensities ; but the
term of bondage proposed was unreasonable , and his seafaring inclinations yet
...
Halaman 12
... previous tendency to scepticism by the perusal of Collins and Shaftesbury , he
now studied the Socratic method of conducting it , to the great occasional
perplexity of his associates ; but with great good sense he established a rule for
himself ...
... previous tendency to scepticism by the perusal of Collins and Shaftesbury , he
now studied the Socratic method of conducting it , to the great occasional
perplexity of his associates ; but with great good sense he established a rule for
himself ...
Halaman 15
Finding that one Bradford , the established printer there , had no employment for
him , but considered it probable that a son of his at Philadelphia would give him
work , he took the boat without hesitation for Amboy , leaving his chest and ...
Finding that one Bradford , the established printer there , had no employment for
him , but considered it probable that a son of his at Philadelphia would give him
work , he took the boat without hesitation for Amboy , leaving his chest and ...
Halaman 42
Denham died , and with him Franklin's expectations of being established in the
business they were pursu . ing ; the affairs of this worthy man were in so unsettled
a state as to be taken into the hands of his creditors . His friend therefore was ...
Denham died , and with him Franklin's expectations of being established in the
business they were pursu . ing ; the affairs of this worthy man were in so unsettled
a state as to be taken into the hands of his creditors . His friend therefore was ...
Halaman 46
he observed , that his ( Meredith's ) father had a very high opinion of him , and ,
from a conversation that had already passed between them , he was sure that he
would advance whatever might be necessary to establish them in partnership .
he observed , that his ( Meredith's ) father had a very high opinion of him , and ,
from a conversation that had already passed between them , he was sure that he
would advance whatever might be necessary to establish them in partnership .
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Halaman 360 - Magdalen Islands, and Labrador, so long as the same shall remain unsettled; but so soon as the same or either of them shall be settled, it shall not be lawful for the said fishermen to dry or cure fish at such settlement, without a previous agreement for that purpose with the inhabitants, proprietors, or possessors of the ground.
Halaman 340 - ... 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...
Halaman 336 - 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...
Halaman 60 - Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings ; he shall not stand before mean men...
Halaman 359 - St Croix river to the highlands, along the said highlands which divide those rivers that empty themselves into the river St Lawrence, from those which fall into the Atlantic Ocean...
Halaman 338 - Years can never be spent but, always taking out of the Meal-tub, and never putting in, soon comes to the Bottom; as Poor Dick says, When the Well's dry, they know the Worth of Water. But this they might have known before, if they had taken his Advice; If you would know the Value of Money, go and try to borrow some; for, he that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing; and indeed so does he that lends to such People, when he goes to get it in again.
Halaman 324 - Key is always bright, as Poor Richard says. But dost thou love Life, then do not squander Time, for that's the stuff Life is made of, as Poor Richard says. How much more than is necessary do we spend in sleep, forgetting that The sleeping Fox catches no Poultry...
Halaman 334 - How much more than is necessary do we spend in sleep, forgetting that the sleeping fox catches no poultry, and that there will be sleeping enough in the grave, as Poor Richard says.
Halaman 389 - In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality — that is, waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both.
Halaman 361 - ... perfectly consistent not only with justice and equity, but with that spirit of conciliation which on the return of the blessings of peace should universally prevail.
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| Judul | The Life of Benjamin Franklin: Including a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the War of Independence, and of the Various Negociations at Paris for Peace; with the History of His Political and Other Writings |
| Kontributor | Leonard Woods |
| Penerbit | Hunt and Clarke, 1826 |
| Asli dari | Universitas Harvard |
| Didigitalkan | 27 Jul 2006 |
| Tebal | 407 halaman |
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