Benjamin Franklin: “There is, in short, scarce a single instance in history of the contrary, where manufactures have once taken firm root.”

Franklin's hand, in conjunction with his brethren of the learned committee, that compound of fraud and folly was unveiled, and received its death-wound.

To strangers he was cold and reserved; but where he was intimate, no man indulged to more pleasantry and good humour.

As it is in my power, as far as my testimony will be regarded, to refute this charge, I think it due to our friendship to do it.

If the treaty cannot be made as much to your advantage as to ours, don't make it.