The Printer Boy: Or, How Ben Franklin Made His Mark. An Example for YouthJ.E. Tilton, 1861 - 261 pages |
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... important lessons in regard to the formation of character , and thus stimulat- ing the young in the path of well - doing . Whole volumes of meaning are condensed into many of his wise and pithy sayings . If young readers give this book ...
... important lessons in regard to the formation of character , and thus stimulat- ing the young in the path of well - doing . Whole volumes of meaning are condensed into many of his wise and pithy sayings . If young readers give this book ...
Page vi
... IMPORTANCE OF INDUSTRY . HIS FATHER'S HIVE WITHOUT DRONES . BENJAMIN'S MAXIMS ABOUT INDUSTRY IN LATER LIFE .- " THE USED KEY AL- WAYS BRIGHT . " - " DILIGENCE THE MOTHER OF GOOD LUCK . " - BAD LUCK . BIBLE VIEW . NO SCHOOLING AFTER TEN ...
... IMPORTANCE OF INDUSTRY . HIS FATHER'S HIVE WITHOUT DRONES . BENJAMIN'S MAXIMS ABOUT INDUSTRY IN LATER LIFE .- " THE USED KEY AL- WAYS BRIGHT . " - " DILIGENCE THE MOTHER OF GOOD LUCK . " - BAD LUCK . BIBLE VIEW . NO SCHOOLING AFTER TEN ...
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... IMPORTANT OFFICES . REFUSES PATENT OF A STOVE . GIFT TO ENGLISH CLERGYMAN . IMPROVES STREET - LAMPS . -FORMS FIRE - COMPANY . ORGANIZES MILITIA . SCHEDULE OF THE OFFICES HE FILLED AND HONORS HE WON.- HONORED IN FRANCE , AND ALL EUROPE ...
... IMPORTANT OFFICES . REFUSES PATENT OF A STOVE . GIFT TO ENGLISH CLERGYMAN . IMPROVES STREET - LAMPS . -FORMS FIRE - COMPANY . ORGANIZES MILITIA . SCHEDULE OF THE OFFICES HE FILLED AND HONORS HE WON.- HONORED IN FRANCE , AND ALL EUROPE ...
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... important that you learn to cipher , and Mr. Brownwell is an excellent teacher of arith- metic . It will not take you many months to become a good penman under his tuition , and to acquire considerable knowledge of numbers . " " I care ...
... important that you learn to cipher , and Mr. Brownwell is an excellent teacher of arith- metic . It will not take you many months to become a good penman under his tuition , and to acquire considerable knowledge of numbers . " " I care ...
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... important to communicate . The landlord proceeded to gratify him , and as soon as they were brought together in one room , he said , " My name is Benjamin Franklin ; I am a printer by trade ; I live , when at home , in Philadelphia ; in ...
... important to communicate . The landlord proceeded to gratify him , and as soon as they were brought together in one room , he said , " My name is Benjamin Franklin ; I am a printer by trade ; I live , when at home , in Philadelphia ; in ...
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Page 108 - In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality — that is, waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both.
Page 260 - To that kind Providence we owe this happy opportunity of consulting in peace on the means of establishing our future national felicity. And have we now forgotten that powerful Friend ? or do we imagine we no longer need his assistance? I have lived, Sir, a long time ; and, the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD govern! in the affairs of men.
Page 237 - 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 234 - Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings ; he shall not stand before mean men...
Page 31 - 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.
Page 260 - 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 6 - I saw one too ambitious of court favor, sacrificing his time in attendance on levees, his repose, his liberty, his virtue, and perhaps his friends, to attain it, I have said to myself, This man gives too much for his whistle.
Page 100 - 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 247 - Attending duly the public worship. 4. Partaking of the Sacrament. 5. Paying a due respect to God's ministers. These might be all good things; but, as they were not the kind of good things that I expected from that text, I despaired of ever meeting with them from any other, was disgusted, and attended his preaching no more. I had some years before...