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Show txxxxxrxxxxxxxxxxxrxxxmxi Benjamin Franklin's New Year's Resolutions 5 5 5 CO endeavor to speak the truth in every instance, to give nobody expectations that are not likely to be answered, but aim at sincerity in every word and action; the most amiable excellence in a rational being. 5 5 5 CO apply myself industriously to whatever business 1 take in hand, and not divert my mind from my business bus-iness by any foolish project of growing suddenly rich; for industry and patience pa-tience are the surest means of plenty. 5 5 5 T RESOLVE to speak ill of no man whatever, not even in a matter of truth; but rather by some means excuse'the fault I hear charged upon others, and upon proper occasions, speak all the good I know of everybody. rrmminiTiiiifiiixiTYn |