The people have a saying, that God Almighty is himself a mechanic, the greatest in the universe; and he is respected and admired more for the variety, ingenuity, and utility of his handiworks, than for the antiquity of his family.
Franklin draws a parallel between God as a mechanic and the respect for craftsmanship in society.
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I wish old England were as happy in its government, but I do not see it.
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.
But if I were in his place, and not otherwise instructed, I should be apt to say, Take your own time, gentlemen.
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.
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