American Literature: Tradition & Innovation, Volume 1Harrison T. Meserole, Walter Sutton, Brom Weber |
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... Poor Richard says . " They join'd in desiring him to speak his Mind , and gathering round him , he proceeded as follows ; " Friends , " says he , and Neighbours , " the Taxes are indeed very heavy , and if those laid on by the ...
... Poor Richard says . " They join'd in desiring him to speak his Mind , and gathering round him , he proceeded as follows ; " Friends , " says he , and Neighbours , " the Taxes are indeed very heavy , and if those laid on by the ...
Page 432
... Poor Richard . What though you have found no Treasure , nor has any rich Relation left you a Legacy , Diligence is the Mother of Goodluck as Poor Richard says and God gives all Things to Industry . Then plough deep , while Sluggards ...
... Poor Richard . What though you have found no Treasure , nor has any rich Relation left you a Legacy , Diligence is the Mother of Goodluck as Poor Richard says and God gives all Things to Industry . Then plough deep , while Sluggards ...
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... Poor Richard says , Many a Little makes a Mickle ; and farther , Beware of little Ex- pences ; A small Leak will sink a great Ship ; and again , Who Dainties love , shall Beggars prove ; and moreover , Fools make Feasts , and wise Men ...
... Poor Richard says , Many a Little makes a Mickle ; and farther , Beware of little Ex- pences ; A small Leak will sink a great Ship ; and again , Who Dainties love , shall Beggars prove ; and moreover , Fools make Feasts , and wise Men ...
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Four Early Travelers and Observers | 1 |
George Alsop 1638post 1666 | 27 |
Of the Situation and Plenty | 34 |
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