But the suspension, though it might continue their fears and anxieties, would at the same time keep up their resolutions of industry and frugality; which in two or three years would grow into habits, to their lasting advantage.
Franklin discusses the potential benefits of a temporary suspension of the Stamp Act, emphasizing its positive impact on industry and frugality.
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