The Printer Boy: Or, How Ben Franklin Made His Mark. An Example for Youth |
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... decided perseverance , ( the only commendable thing about the transac- tion , ) sometimes three or four of them working away at one stone , lifting and rolling it along . Benjamin was never half so zealous in cutting can- dle - wicks as ...
... decided perseverance , ( the only commendable thing about the transac- tion , ) sometimes three or four of them working away at one stone , lifting and rolling it along . Benjamin was never half so zealous in cutting can- dle - wicks as ...
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... decided to join them . " " How long ago was that ? " " It was about 1685 , so that you will perceive I am one of the old settlers of America . I have been here long enough to witness many changes , and have no desire to return to my ...
... decided to join them . " " How long ago was that ? " " It was about 1685 , so that you will perceive I am one of the old settlers of America . I have been here long enough to witness many changes , and have no desire to return to my ...
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... left the shop , " I have decided to find some other business for you immediately , if possible . I hope to find some opening for you to learn an agreeable trade . " " Where shall you go to find one ? " CHOOSING A TRADE . 67.
... left the shop , " I have decided to find some other business for you immediately , if possible . I hope to find some opening for you to learn an agreeable trade . " " Where shall you go to find one ? " CHOOSING A TRADE . 67.
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... decided to follow , Ben- jamin ? " inquired his mother , as they sat at the tea - table ; and she let fall a most loving smile upon her boy . " I think any of them are better than making candles , " he replied , " although I like ...
... decided to follow , Ben- jamin ? " inquired his mother , as they sat at the tea - table ; and she let fall a most loving smile upon her boy . " I think any of them are better than making candles , " he replied , " although I like ...
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... decided that Benjamin might come imme- diately , and try his hand at this new business . He thought it was best for both parties that no definite agreement or bargain should be made until Benja- min had tried the work , to which his ...
... decided that Benjamin might come imme- diately , and try his hand at this new business . He thought it was best for both parties that no definite agreement or bargain should be made until Benja- min had tried the work , to which his ...
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Page 108 - 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.
Page 260 - To that kind Providence we owe this happy opportunity of consulting in peace on the means of establishing our future national felicity. And have we now forgotten that powerful Friend ? or do we imagine we no longer need his assistance? I have lived, Sir, a long time ; and, the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD govern! in the affairs of men.
Page 237 - And again, Pride is as loud a beggar as Want, and a great deal more saucy. When you have bought one fine thing, you must buy ten more, that your appearance may be all of a piece ; but Poor Dick says, It is easier to suppress the first desire than to satisfy all that follow it.
Page 234 - Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings ; he shall not stand before mean men...
Page 31 - Sloth, like rust, consumes faster than labor wears, while the used key is always bright, as Poor Richard says. But dost thou love life, then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of, as Poor Richard says.
Page 260 - I have lived, Sir, a long time; and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that "except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.
Page 6 - I saw one too ambitious of court favor, sacrificing his time in attendance on levees, his repose, his liberty, his virtue, and perhaps his friends, to attain it, I have said to myself, This man gives too much for his whistle.
Page 100 - 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.
Page 247 - Attending duly the public worship. 4. Partaking of the Sacrament. 5. Paying a due respect to God's ministers. These might be all good things; but, as they were not the kind of good things that I expected from that text, I despaired of ever meeting with them from any other, was disgusted, and attended his preaching no more. I had some years before...