Wednesday, June 8, 2016

his sole study and business


[O]ne man of tolerable abilities may work great changes and accomplish great affairs among mankind if he first forms a good plan, and, cutting off all amusements or other employments that would divert his attention, makes the execution of that same plan his sole study and business.


Autobiography and Other Writings by Benjamin Franklin, edited by Russel B. Nye. 1949. p.88

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