The Bristol Job Nott, Or, Labouring Man's Friend, Issue 1J. & W. Richardson, 1832 - Working class |
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... duty in that station of life to which it has pleased God to call them . J. N. BRISTOL RIOTS . - No . 1 . [ I am ... duties of his humble sphere , in the faithful discharge of which , consists his own solid happiness and the prosperity of ...
... duty in that station of life to which it has pleased God to call them . J. N. BRISTOL RIOTS . - No . 1 . [ I am ... duties of his humble sphere , in the faithful discharge of which , consists his own solid happiness and the prosperity of ...
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... duty to use all lawful means for the apprehending and bringing they are Politicians ! and a “ man clothed in to ... duties of magistrates , the heart of man , proceed evil thoughts , adul- for they dictate , as if sitting in Council ...
... duty to use all lawful means for the apprehending and bringing they are Politicians ! and a “ man clothed in to ... duties of magistrates , the heart of man , proceed evil thoughts , adul- for they dictate , as if sitting in Council ...
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... duty in the shop pretty well ; but it made me miserable , because was always hankering after my books and expe- riments . I am the more particular in relating a snare as he that has fallen into it himself ? Had render them fit tinder ...
... duty in the shop pretty well ; but it made me miserable , because was always hankering after my books and expe- riments . I am the more particular in relating a snare as he that has fallen into it himself ? Had render them fit tinder ...
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... duty to God , and with your Knowledge is like a river . within its proper channel , and flows deep , the river wheels and springs of the machine ; but let it be minds impressed with unfeigned gratitude for the is most useful and ...
... duty to God , and with your Knowledge is like a river . within its proper channel , and flows deep , the river wheels and springs of the machine ; but let it be minds impressed with unfeigned gratitude for the is most useful and ...
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... duty is not to rule , but as a citizen and could regret the noble stand he made for his straw in the dining room , for the purpose of set- subject , to obey the laws ; to obey the magistrates , country by his publications ; yet , in his ...
... duty is not to rule , but as a citizen and could regret the noble stand he made for his straw in the dining room , for the purpose of set- subject , to obey the laws ; to obey the magistrates , country by his publications ; yet , in his ...
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Page 168 - 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. 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.
Page 169 - Methinks I hear some of you say, Must a Man afford himself no Leisure? I will tell thee, my friend, what Poor Richard says, Employ thy Time well, if thou meanest to gain Leisure; and, since thou art not sure of a Minute, throw not away an Hour.
Page 169 - Today. If you were a Servant would you not be ashamed that a good Master should catch you idle? Are you then your own Master, be ashamed to catch yourself idle, as Poor Dick says.
Page 168 - Industry all easy, as Poor Richard says; and He that riseth late must trot all Day, and shall scarce overtake his Business at Night; while Laziness travels so slowly, that Poverty soon overtakes him...
Page 170 - This Doctrine, my Friends, is Reason and Wisdom; but after all, do not depend too much upon your own Industry, and Frugality, and Prudence, though excellent Things, for they may all 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, and...
Page 169 - You call them goods ; but if you do not take care they will prove evils to some of you. You expect they will be sold cheap, and perhaps they may for less than they cost ; but if you have no occasion for them they must be dear to you. Remember what Poor Richard says : Buy what thou hast no need of, and ere long thou shalt sell thy necessaries.
Page 169 - Master will do more Work than both his Hands; and again, Want of Care does us more Damage than want of Knowledge; and again, Not to oversee Workmen is to leave them your Purse open. Trusting too much to others...
Page 23 - Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake : whether it be to the king, as supreme ; or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
Page 170 - I had made of the sense of all ages and nations. However, I resolved to be the better for the echo of it, and though I had at first determined to buy stuff for a new coat, I went away resolved to wear my old one a little longer. Reader, if thou wilt do the same, thy profit will be as great as mine.
Page 169 - 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 plow would thrive, Himself must either hold or drive.