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... thought in proverbs , which have been denominated the wisdom of nations . His earliest productions , particularly his Poor Richard , abundantly luxuriant in this respect , may be adduced in proof ; and the same quality will be found ...
... thought in proverbs , which have been denominated the wisdom of nations . His earliest productions , particularly his Poor Richard , abundantly luxuriant in this respect , may be adduced in proof ; and the same quality will be found ...
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... thought of setting up for an author myself : not out of the least vanity , I assure you , or desire of showing my parts , but purely for the good of my country . I have often observed with concern , that your Mercury is not always ...
... thought of setting up for an author myself : not out of the least vanity , I assure you , or desire of showing my parts , but purely for the good of my country . I have often observed with concern , that your Mercury is not always ...
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... with examining what was the foible , or ridiculous side , of every noted person in the court . That gentleman said afterwards in some company , that he thought nothing was more ridiculous in any body 6 FRANKLIN'S ESSAYS AND LETTERS ,
... with examining what was the foible , or ridiculous side , of every noted person in the court . That gentleman said afterwards in some company , that he thought nothing was more ridiculous in any body 6 FRANKLIN'S ESSAYS AND LETTERS ,
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Benjamin Franklin. that he thought nothing was more ridiculous in any body , than this samè humour in the prince ; and I am somewhat inclined to be of this opinion . The general tendency there is among us to this embel- lishment ...
Benjamin Franklin. that he thought nothing was more ridiculous in any body , than this samè humour in the prince ; and I am somewhat inclined to be of this opinion . The general tendency there is among us to this embel- lishment ...
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... thought he rapped in such a peculiar manner , as seemed of itself to express there was one who de- served as well as desired admission . He appeared in the plainest country garb ; his great coat was coarse , and looked old and ...
... thought he rapped in such a peculiar manner , as seemed of itself to express there was one who de- served as well as desired admission . He appeared in the plainest country garb ; his great coat was coarse , and looked old and ...
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