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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Halaman 54
Nay , it is probable I may displease a great number of your readers , who will not
very well like to pay ten shillings a year for being told of their faults . But as most
people delight in censure , when they themselves are not the objects of it , if any ...
Nay , it is probable I may displease a great number of your readers , who will not
very well like to pay ten shillings a year for being told of their faults . But as most
people delight in censure , when they themselves are not the objects of it , if any ...
Halaman 66
But one morning our philosopher discovered a china bowl with a silver spoon ,
upon his breakfast table , which cost twenty - three shillings . These were bought
for him , without his knowledge , by Mrs Franklin , who had only the sound ...
But one morning our philosopher discovered a china bowl with a silver spoon ,
upon his breakfast table , which cost twenty - three shillings . These were bought
for him , without his knowledge , by Mrs Franklin , who had only the sound ...
Halaman 72
The old plan was , for the constables of the day to summon a number of the
householders indiscriminately , to act as a night - watch ; those who chose to be
exempted paying them a compliment of six shillings a year . Franklin objected to
the ...
The old plan was , for the constables of the day to summon a number of the
householders indiscriminately , to act as a night - watch ; those who chose to be
exempted paying them a compliment of six shillings a year . Franklin objected to
the ...
Halaman 106
That the members of the grand council shall be allowed , for their service , ten
shillings sterling per diem , during their session , and journey to and from the
place of meeting ; twenty miles to be reckoned a day's journey . - That the assent
of the ...
That the members of the grand council shall be allowed , for their service , ten
shillings sterling per diem , during their session , and journey to and from the
place of meeting ; twenty miles to be reckoned a day's journey . - That the assent
of the ...
Halaman 182
If Britain , on account of the war , raise three shillings in the pound to its land - tax
, then the colonies to add to their last general provincial peace tax , a sum equal
to one - fourth thereof ; and if Britain , on the same account , pay four shillings in ...
If Britain , on account of the war , raise three shillings in the pound to its land - tax
, then the colonies to add to their last general provincial peace tax , a sum equal
to one - fourth thereof ; and if Britain , on the same account , pay four shillings in ...
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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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