Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin, Volumen1H. Colburn, 1818 - 541 páginas |
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... occasions I was generally the leader among the boys , and some- times led them into scrapes , of which I will men- tion one instance , as it shews an early projecting public spirit , though not then justly conducted , There was a salt ...
... occasions I was generally the leader among the boys , and some- times led them into scrapes , of which I will men- tion one instance , as it shews an early projecting public spirit , though not then justly conducted , There was a salt ...
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... occasion was very handy with other tradesmen's tools . But his great excellence was his sound understanding and his solid judg ment , in prudential matters , both in private and public affairs . It is true he was never employed in the ...
... occasion was very handy with other tradesmen's tools . But his great excellence was his sound understanding and his solid judg ment , in prudential matters , both in private and public affairs . It is true he was never employed in the ...
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... occasion for friendship . I had caught this by reading my father's books of dispute on Religion . Persons of good sense , I have since observed , sel- dom fall into it , except lawyers , university men , and generally men of all sorts ...
... occasion for friendship . I had caught this by reading my father's books of dispute on Religion . Persons of good sense , I have since observed , sel- dom fall into it , except lawyers , university men , and generally men of all sorts ...
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... occasion to talk to me about my manner of writing ; observed that though I had the advantage of my antagonist in correct spelling and pointing ( which he attributed to the printing house ) , I fell far short in elegance of expression ...
... occasion to talk to me about my manner of writing ; observed that though I had the advantage of my antagonist in correct spelling and pointing ( which he attributed to the printing house ) , I fell far short in elegance of expression ...
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... occasion- ed an inconvenience , and I was frequently chid for my singularity . I made myself acquainted with Tryon's manner of preparing some of his dishes , such as boiling potatoes or rice , making hasty pud- ding and a few others ...
... occasion- ed an inconvenience , and I was frequently chid for my singularity . I made myself acquainted with Tryon's manner of preparing some of his dishes , such as boiling potatoes or rice , making hasty pud- ding and a few others ...
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accordingly acquainted affairs afterwards agreed America answer appeared appointed apprehended Art of Virtue assembly attended Barclay bill Boston Boston port act Britain British colonies common conduct considered continued copy crown defence desire dispute duty endeavored England father favor Franklin friends gave give governor grant money hands honor inhabitants injury Keimer king letters liberty London Lord Chatham Lord Dartmouth Lord Hillsborough Lord Hyde Lord Stanhope lordship majesty Majesty's means measures ment mentioned ministers never observed obtained occasion opinion paper parliament Pennsylvania perhaps person petition Philadelphia pleased present printed printing-house privy council proposed proprietaries province Quakers reason received repeal respect sent sentiments ship soon stamp act Street supposed thing Thomas Hutchinson Thomas Whately thought tion told took town virtue waggons wished writing wrote