He, that hath a trade, hath an estate; and he, that hath a calling, hath an office of profit and honour," as poor Richard says; but then the trade must be worked at, and the calling well followed, or neither the estate nor the office will enable us to pay our taxes.
Franklin highlights the importance of diligence in one's trade or calling to ensure financial stability and honor.
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If the treaty cannot be made as much to your advantage as to ours, don't make it.
To strangers he was cold and reserved; but where he was intimate, no man indulged to more pleasantry and good humour.
I wish old England were as happy in its government, but I do not see it.
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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