Manual: July 1, 1887 |
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Page 192 - He that by the plough would thrive, Himself must either hold or drive.
Page 192 - Nor will the bailiff or the constable enter, for Industry pays debts, while despair increaseth them. What though you have found no treasure, nor has any rich relation left you a legacy. Diligence is the mother of good luck, and God gives all things to industry. Then plough deep while sluggards sleep, and you shall have corn to sell and to keep.
Page 53 - ... has not defaulted in the payment of any part of either principal or interest of any funded debt authorized to be contracted by it, and...
Page 192 - At present, perhaps, you may think yourself in thriving circumstances, and that you can bear a little extravagance without injury; but, For age and want, save while you may; No morning sun lasts a whole day, as Poor Richard says.
Page 192 - The Indies have not made Spain rich, because her Outgoes are greater than her Incomes.
Page 53 - In the stocks or bonds or interest-bearing notes or obligations of the United States, or those for which the faith of the United States...
Page 192 - For want of a nail the shoe was lost, for want of a shoe the horse was lost, and for want of a horse the rider was lost...
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Page 191 - A note made by a minor Is void. A contract made with a minor is void. A contract made with a lunatic is void. A note obtained by fraud, or from a person in a state of intoxication, cannot be collected.
Page 191 - Value received" is usually written in a note, and should be, but is not necessary. If not written it is presumed by the law, or may be supplied by proof. The maker of an "accommodation...