 A word to the wise is enough, and many words wont fill a bushel, as Poor Richard says." They joined 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,...  Laconics: Or, The Best Words of the Best Authors - Seite 32von John Timbs - 1829 - 360 SeitenVollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | Ted Goodman - 1997 - 1008 Seiten
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 | Benjamin Franklin - 1998 - 404 Seiten
...as follows; "Friends, says he, and Neighbours, the Taxes are indeed very heavy, and if those laid on by the Government were the only Ones we had to pay,...cannot ease or deliver us by allowing an Abatement. However let us hearken to good Advice, and something may be done for us; God helps them that help themselves,... | |
 | James Campbell - 1999 - 322 Seiten
...citizens voluntarily impose upon themselves: "the Taxes are indeed very heavy, and if those laid on by the Government were the only Ones we had to pay,...many others, and much more grievous to some of us." As examples of these self-imposed 'taxes,' Father Abraham offers the following trio: "We are taxed... | |
 | James Campbell - 1999 - 316 Seiten
...to some of us." As examples of these self-imposed 'taxes,' Father Abraham offers the following trio: "We are taxed twice as much by our Idleness, three...by our Pride, and four times as much by our Folly ..." Father Abraham continues with a special emphasis upon the wasting of time. He notes that none... | |
 | J. D. Kroft - 2000 - 310 Seiten
...heavy, and if those laid by the government were the only ones, we might easily discharge them. But we are taxed twice as much by our idleness, three...taxes the commissioners cannot ease or deliver us. —Benjamin Franklin ACHING —A/so see Government Your example means much more than your instruction.... | |
 | Bob Fenster - 2000 - 290 Seiten
...flew kites in thunderstorms, advised people who complained about the government imposing taxes that "we are taxed twice as much by our idleness, three...by our pride, and four times as much by our folly." Following Franklin's formula, the wise man would choose idleness over pride or folly as his preferred... | |
 | Richard J. Ward - 2002 - 562 Seiten
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