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" So what signifies wishing and hoping for better times. We may make these Times better if we bestir ourselves. Industry need not wish, as Poor Richard says, and He that lives upon Hope will die fasting. There are no Gains, without Pains; then Help Hands,... "
The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing - Page xvii
by Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer, Michael LeBoeuf - 2006 - 336 pages
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Preceptive, Moral, and Sentimental Pieces: On the Duties of the Young, Issue 10

Chapbooks - 1796 - 34 pages
...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. " He that hath a trade,...
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Poor Richard; or, The way to wealth

Benjamin Franklin - 1820 - 72 pages
...make these times better if we bestir ourselves. Industry needs not wish,' as poor Richard says ; 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.' And, as poor Richard...
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The gleaner; or, Entertainment for the fire-side [compiled by J. Watson].

Gleaner - 1805 - 426 pages
...better times? We roay njake 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. "He that hath a trade,...
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The complete works ... of ... Benjamin Franklin, Volume 3

Benjamin Franklin - 1806 - 586 pages
...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. " He, that hath a trade,...
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The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics, and Morals, of the ..., Volume 3

Benjamin Franklin - American literature - 1806 - 590 pages
...better times ? We may make tnese 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. " He, that hath a trade,...
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Lionel and Clarissa, by I. Bickerstaff. The toy shop; the king and the ...

James Plumptre - English drama - 1812 - 424 pages
...better times ? We may make these times better, if we -bestir ourselves. " Industry need not wwA," 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. " He that hath a...
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Essays and Letters, Volumes 1-2

Benjamin Franklin - American essays - 1820 - 360 pages
...times ? We may make these times better, if we bestir ourselves. ' Industry i:eed not wish, and h§ 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. 1 He that hath a trade...
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The British Prose Writers...: Dr. B. Franklin's essays

British prose literature - 1821 - 356 pages
...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, it' I have, they are smartly taxed. ' He that hath a trade...
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A Father's Gift to His Son, on His Becoming an Apprentice: To which is Added ...

Apprentices - 1821 - 162 pages
...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 ; 1hen help hands, for I have no lands ;' or, if I have, they are smartly taxed.' He that hath a trade,...
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An Introduction to the Universal Explanatory Reader: Designed for Junior ...

William Pinnock - Readers (Elementary) - 1822 - 252 pages
...make these times better if we bestir ourselves. ' Industry need not wish,' as Poor Richard says; 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 ; and he that hath a trade,...
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