Autobiography [of] Benjamin FranklinJ.M. Dent & sons, Limited, 1931 - 313 páginas Charming self-portrait covers boyhood, work as a printer, political career, scientific experiments, much more. Its openness, honesty, and readable style have made the "Autobiography" one of the great classics of the genre. |
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Página 88
... conduct of another wise man . And why are weaker men to be de- prived of such helps , when we see our race has been ... conducted them with as much originality as if you had been conducting discussions in politics or philosophy ; and ...
... conduct of another wise man . And why are weaker men to be de- prived of such helps , when we see our race has been ... conducted them with as much originality as if you had been conducting discussions in politics or philosophy ; and ...
Página 89
... conduct so as to suit the whole of a life . Your attribution appears to have been applied to your life , and the passing moments of it have been enlivened with content and enjoyment , instead of being tormented with foolish impatience ...
... conduct so as to suit the whole of a life . Your attribution appears to have been applied to your life , and the passing moments of it have been enlivened with content and enjoyment , instead of being tormented with foolish impatience ...
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... conduct of our best national allies , which may be attended with the most pernicious consequences . These things I men- tion as a caution to young printers , and that they may be encouraged not to pollute their presses and disgrace ...
... conduct of our best national allies , which may be attended with the most pernicious consequences . These things I men- tion as a caution to young printers , and that they may be encouraged not to pollute their presses and disgrace ...
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