The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of Essays, Humorous, Moral, and Literary, with His Life |
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He was versed also in mechanics ; and could , upon occasion , use the tools of a variety of trades . But his greatest excellence was a sound understanding , and solid judgment in mat- ters of prudence , both in public and private life .
He was versed also in mechanics ; and could , upon occasion , use the tools of a variety of trades . But his greatest excellence was a sound understanding , and solid judgment in mat- ters of prudence , both in public and private life .
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... I think , been of considerable ad- vantage to me , when I had occasion to impress my opinion on the minds of others , and persuade them to the adoption of the measures I have sug- gested . And since the chief ends of conversa- tion ...
... I think , been of considerable ad- vantage to me , when I had occasion to impress my opinion on the minds of others , and persuade them to the adoption of the measures I have sug- gested . And since the chief ends of conversa- tion ...
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At the time of our first acquain- tance he professed no particular region , but a little of all upon occasion . He was totally igno- rant of the world , and a great knave at heart , as I had afterwards an opportunity of experiencing .
At the time of our first acquain- tance he professed no particular region , but a little of all upon occasion . He was totally igno- rant of the world , and a great knave at heart , as I had afterwards an opportunity of experiencing .
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... Governor of the province , was at Newcastle at the time . Captain Holmes , being by chance in his company when he re- ceived my letter , took occasion to speak of me and showed it him . The Governor read it , LIFE OF FRANKLIN . 43.
... Governor of the province , was at Newcastle at the time . Captain Holmes , being by chance in his company when he re- ceived my letter , took occasion to speak of me and showed it him . The Governor read it , LIFE OF FRANKLIN . 43.
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I had hitherto adhered to my re- solution of not eating any thing that had possess → ed life ; and I considered , on this occasion , agree- ably to the maxims of my master Tyron , the capture of every fish as a sort of murder ...
I had hitherto adhered to my re- solution of not eating any thing that had possess → ed life ; and I considered , on this occasion , agree- ably to the maxims of my master Tyron , the capture of every fish as a sort of murder ...
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