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Benjamin Franklin
In his Autobiography Benjamin Franklin tells the reader that though he never acquired the virtue of humility, he did acquire the appearance of it. Many disagree with this statement and would conclude that in reality as well as appearance Franklin was an ambitious man and intent on self-improvement. Franklin was indeed a ....
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.... agreement (342). Therefore James made sure that no printing press would hire Franklin in Boston. Since Franklin knew of his potential to succeed he was not going to let his family ties interfere with the opportunity that awaited him.
Franklin took advantage of everything that came his way but was a modest man and used it to his benefit. While he was in Philadelphia working for Samuel Keimer, his work attracted the attention of the Governor, Sir William Keith. Governor Keith offered to set up the then 18 year old Franklin in business. He told Franklin to go to London to b ....
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