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But if I were in his place, and not otherwise instructed, I should be apt to say, Take your own time, gentlemen.
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gutenberg.orgBenjamin Franklin: “But if I were in his place, and not otherwise instructed, I should be apt to say, Take your own time, gentlemen.”
Editor's note · Context
Franklin suggests a cautious approach to treaty negotiations, advocating for careful consideration of terms.
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