Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin, Volumen 2Harper & Brothers, 1839 |
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... consider if some expe- dient cannot be found to put a stop to the desolation of America , and prevent the miseries of a general war . As I am conscious of having taken every step in my power to prevent the breach , and no one to widen ...
... consider if some expe- dient cannot be found to put a stop to the desolation of America , and prevent the miseries of a general war . As I am conscious of having taken every step in my power to prevent the breach , and no one to widen ...
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... consider every circumstance carefully , compare facts , make experiments , weigh arguments , and be slow in drawing conclusions . And hence a sure advantage results ; for he either confirms a truth before too slightly supported , or ...
... consider every circumstance carefully , compare facts , make experiments , weigh arguments , and be slow in drawing conclusions . And hence a sure advantage results ; for he either confirms a truth before too slightly supported , or ...
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... consider the subject with a little more attention . I agree with you , that , by means of a vacuum in a whirlwind ... considering his descriptions , I think they seem to favour my hypothesis ; for he describes and draws columns of water ...
... consider the subject with a little more attention . I agree with you , that , by means of a vacuum in a whirlwind ... considering his descriptions , I think they seem to favour my hypothesis ; for he describes and draws columns of water ...
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