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... able to construct various kinds of apparatus , for aiding his philosophical investigations , at the moment when some scientific con- ception , the principle it involved , and the experiment which would illustrate it , were all fresh and ...
... able to construct various kinds of apparatus , for aiding his philosophical investigations , at the moment when some scientific con- ception , the principle it involved , and the experiment which would illustrate it , were all fresh and ...
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... able readily to obtain passage in a boat to Philadelphia . A heavy rain fell , all that day , and when noon came he stopped at a small tavern , where he determined to rest till the next morning . On reaching this place , wet , weary ...
... able readily to obtain passage in a boat to Philadelphia . A heavy rain fell , all that day , and when noon came he stopped at a small tavern , where he determined to rest till the next morning . On reaching this place , wet , weary ...
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... able to obtain such means from his father . The governor met this objec- tion by promising to write to Josiah Franklin , very fully , and to set forth the advantages of the plan , as well as the reasons why it must succeed , in such a ...
... able to obtain such means from his father . The governor met this objec- tion by promising to write to Josiah Franklin , very fully , and to set forth the advantages of the plan , as well as the reasons why it must succeed , in such a ...
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... able to win the notice and esteem of a person of such distinction as Sir William Keith , but that he had also been able , by his industry and frugality , to provide for himself so well , in so short a time . These circum- stances ...
... able to win the notice and esteem of a person of such distinction as Sir William Keith , but that he had also been able , by his industry and frugality , to provide for himself so well , in so short a time . These circum- stances ...
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... able to do , had he not been fortu- nate enough to collect the money due on Vernon's or- der ; so heavy a drain had Collins made on the purse of his liberal friend . While in New York , an incident occurred , which made some ...
... able to do , had he not been fortu- nate enough to collect the money due on Vernon's or- der ; so heavy a drain had Collins made on the purse of his liberal friend . While in New York , an incident occurred , which made some ...
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Page 202 - 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 etwugh in the grave, as Poor Richard says.
Page 203 - 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 204 - And again, 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 plough would thrive, Himself must either hold or drive.
Page 206 - A ploughman on his legs is higher than a gentleman on his knees,' as Poor Richard says. Perhaps they have had a small estate left them, which they knew not the getting of; they think, ' Tis day, and will never be night...
Page 205 - At a great pennyworth pause a while ;' he means, that perhaps the cheapness is apparent only, and not real ; or the bargain, by straitening thee in thy business, may do thee more harm than good. For in another place he says, ' Many have been ruined by buying good pennyworths.
Page 202 - 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 203 - 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 43 - Thus I went up Market Street as far as Fourth Street, passing by the door of Mr. Reed, my future wife's father ; when she, standing at the door, saw me, and thought I made, as I certainly did, a most awkward, ridiculous appearance.
Page 208 - ... 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 afterward prosperous. " And now, to conclude, Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other...
Page 205 - What maintains one vice would bring up two children. You may think, perhaps, that a little tea or a little punch now and then, diet a little more costly, clothes a little finer, and a little entertainment now and then, can be no great matter: but remember what Poor Richard says, Many a little makes a mickle; and farther, Beware of little expenses; A small leak will sink a great ship; and again, Who dainties love shall beggars prove; and moreover, Fools make feasts and wise men eat them.