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JL 66 ( Franklin's Proverb . ) BENJAMIN FRANKLIN , THE PRINTER - BOY . EDINBURGH : DON'T GIVE TOO MUCH FOR THE WHISTLE . '
JL 66 ( Franklin's Proverb . ) BENJAMIN FRANKLIN , THE PRINTER - BOY . EDINBURGH : DON'T GIVE TOO MUCH FOR THE WHISTLE . '
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... whistle , and away he hastened to the toy - shop , knowing that he could purchase one there . " Have you any whistles ? " he inquired . 66 Plenty of them , " answered the proprietor , with a smile , as he brought forth a number , to the ...
... whistle , and away he hastened to the toy - shop , knowing that he could purchase one there . " Have you any whistles ? " he inquired . 66 Plenty of them , " answered the proprietor , with a smile , as he brought forth a number , to the ...
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... whistle , " he answered , hardly stopping his blowing long enough to give a reverent reply . " How much did you give for your whistle ? " asked one of his cousins , who was present . " All the money I had , " he replied . " What ...
... whistle , " he answered , hardly stopping his blowing long enough to give a reverent reply . " How much did you give for your whistle ? " asked one of his cousins , who was present . " All the money I had , " he replied . " What ...
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... whistle ; and I saved my money . " As I grew up , came into the world , and observed the actions of men , I thought I met with many , very many , who gave too much for the whistle . " When I saw another fond of popularity , constantly ...
... whistle ; and I saved my money . " As I grew up , came into the world , and observed the actions of men , I thought I met with many , very many , who gave too much for the whistle . " When I saw another fond of popularity , constantly ...
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... whistle . " Thus Benjamin made a good use of one of the foolish acts of his boyhood , which tells well for both his head and heart . Many boys are far less wise , and do the same foolish thing over and over again . They never learn ...
... whistle . " Thus Benjamin made a good use of one of the foolish acts of his boyhood , which tells well for both his head and heart . Many boys are far less wise , and do the same foolish thing over and over again . They never learn ...
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Page 119 - 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 108 - 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 116 - If to be venerated for benevolence, if to be admired for talents, if to be esteemed for patriotism, if to be beloved for philanthropy, can gratify the human mind, you must have the pleasing consolation to know, that you have not lived in vain. And I flatter myself that it will not be ranked among the least grateful occurrences of your life to be assured, that, so long as I retain my memory, you will be recollected with respect, veneration, and affection by your sincere friend,
Page 49 - 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 21 - Good," which, I think, was written by your father. It had been so little regarded by a former possessor that several leaves of it were torn out, but the remainder gave me such a turn of thinking as to have an influence on my conduct through life; for I have always set a greater value on the character of a doer of good than on any other kind of reputation ; and if I have been, as you seem to think, a useful citizen, the public owes the advantage of it to that book.
Page 118 - In the beginning of the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for the Divine protection. Our prayers, sir, were heard; and they were graciously answered.
Page 119 - I also believe that without His concurring aid we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel. We shall be divided by our little partial local interests; our projects will be confounded, and we ourselves shall become a reproach and byword down to future ages.
Page 108 - For instance, my breakfast was for a long time bread and milk, (no tea), and I ate it out of a twopenny earthen porringer with a pewter spoon.
Page 107 - My original habits of frugality continuing, and my father having, among his instructions to me when a boy, frequently repeated a proverb of Solomon, " Seest thou a man diligent in his calling, he shall stand before kings, he shall not stand before mean men...