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Old 06-24-2007, 09:09 PM   #2
Bob Russell
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These are amazing books. I believe the Franklin autobiography is considered by some to be the best ever written, and I don't think anyone can read it and not be affected by it. You most certainly, as a result of reading it, will at least give thought to how you want to live your life and make the most of it.

Some Fruits of Solitude is sort of like a collection of proverbs. For example, for the topic "Right-timing" he writes...
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Right-timing

159. Do nothing improperly. Some are Witty, Kind, Cold, Angry, Easie, Stiff, Jealous, Careless, Cautious, Confident, Close, Open, but all in the wrong Place.
160. It is all mistaking where the Matter is of Importance.
161. It is not enough that a thing be Right, if it be not fit to be done. If not Imprudent, tho’ Just, it is not advisable. He that loses by getting, had better lose than get.
A wonderful start to an awesome series!
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