A great improvisation Franklin, France, and the birth of America
| Main Author: | Schiff, Stacy. |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Henry Holt,
2005.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- The first mistake in public business is the going into it 1776
- Half the truth is often a great lie 1776-1777
- Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead 1777
- The cat in gloves catches no mice 1777-1778
- There is no such thing as a little enemy 1778
- Admiration is the daughter of ignorance 1778
- Success has ruined many a man 1779
- Everyone has wisdom enough to manage the affairs of his neighbors 1780
- The sting of a reproach is the truth of it 1780-1781
- Those who in quarrels interpose may get bloody nose 1782
- The absent are never without fault 1783
- Creditors have better memories than debtors 1784-1785.