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... equal ; or muft always be definite , in definite cir- cumftances : -for what , we may afk , is there to produce an al- teration , when every affignable circumftance is exactly equal ? In phyfics , a propofition of this nature paffes ...
... equal ; or muft always be definite , in definite cir- cumftances : -for what , we may afk , is there to produce an al- teration , when every affignable circumftance is exactly equal ? In phyfics , a propofition of this nature paffes ...
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... equal to the mean den- fity of all the matter in the earth . But the Aftronomer Royal found , by his obfervations , that the fum of the deviations of the plumb - line produced by the two contrary attractions of the mountain was 11 " . 6 ...
... equal to the mean den- fity of all the matter in the earth . But the Aftronomer Royal found , by his obfervations , that the fum of the deviations of the plumb - line produced by the two contrary attractions of the mountain was 11 " . 6 ...
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... equal to 4 , C = 3B , D = IC , and fo on ; and confequently , by fubftituting thefe quantities for their equals in the original feries , it will become x + 4x2 + 3Bx1 + 3Ċx ++ & c . where it may be obferved that the fractional , or ...
... equal to 4 , C = 3B , D = IC , and fo on ; and confequently , by fubftituting thefe quantities for their equals in the original feries , it will become x + 4x2 + 3Bx1 + 3Ċx ++ & c . where it may be obferved that the fractional , or ...
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... equal to the series 1 + Ax + m n 3 " to + Ax + 1⁄2 Bx2 + 3Cx3 + & c . by abbreviation . Or , by re- n I n ftoring the values of m , A , B , C , & c . to 1 + -x + , 2n + 3 n binomial 4 n x ++ & c . Hence , therefore , it is evident that ...
... equal to the series 1 + Ax + m n 3 " to + Ax + 1⁄2 Bx2 + 3Cx3 + & c . by abbreviation . Or , by re- n I n ftoring the values of m , A , B , C , & c . to 1 + -x + , 2n + 3 n binomial 4 n x ++ & c . Hence , therefore , it is evident that ...
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... equal quantity of water , were poured on ten ounces of lead ore . A violent effervefcence enfued ; and when the folu- tion was completed , there remained floating upon the surface of the menftruum , a cake of fine yellow fulphur ...
... equal quantity of water , were poured on ten ounces of lead ore . A violent effervefcence enfued ; and when the folu- tion was completed , there remained floating upon the surface of the menftruum , a cake of fine yellow fulphur ...
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Page 434 - Then I said, I shall die in my nest, And I shall multiply my days as the sand. My root was spread out by the waters, And the dew lay all night upon my branch.
Page 202 - What maintains one vice would bring up two children. You may think perhaps that a little tea, or a little punch now and then, diet a little more costly, clothes a little finer, and a little entertainment now and then, can be no great matter ; but remember, Many a little makes a mickle. Beware of little expenses : A small leak will sink a great ship, as Poor Richard says; and again, Who dainties love, shall beggars prove ; and moreover, Fools make feasts and wise men eat them.
Page 201 - Lost Time is never found again; and what we call Time enough, always proves little enough: Let us then up and be doing, and doing to the Purpose; so by Diligence shall we do more with less Perplexity. Sloth makes all Things difficult, but Industry all easy...
Page 203 - Sect, great Observers of set Days and Times. The Day comes round before you are aware, and the Demand is made before you are prepared to satisfy it. Or if you bear your Debt in Mind, the Term which at first seemed so long, will, as it lessens, appear extremely short.
Page 201 - The cat in gloves catches no mice, as Poor Richard says. It is true there is much to be done, and perhaps you are weak-handed; but stick to it steadily, and you will see great effects; for, Constant dropping wears away stones; and, By diligence and patience the mouse ate in two the cable; and Little strokes fell great oaks...
Page 200 - I stopped my horse lately, where a great number of people were collected at an auction of merchants' goods. The hour of the sale not being come, they were conversing on the badness of the times; and one of the company called to a plain, clean, old man, with white locks, "Pray, Father Abraham, what think you of the times? Will not these heavy taxes quite ruin the country? How shall we ever be able to pay them? What would you advise us to?" Father Abraham stood up, and replied, "If you would have my...
Page 388 - THE king, moreover, is not only incapable of doing wrong, but even of thinking wrong ; he can never mean to do an improper thing : in him is no folly or weakness.
Page 203 - This doctrine, my friends, is reason and wisdom; but, after all do not depend too much upon your own industry and frugality and prudence, though excellent things; for they may all be...
Page 203 - I had made of the sense of all ages and nations. However, I resolved to be the better for the echo of it, and though I had at first determined to buy stuff for a new coat, I went away resolved to wear my old one a little longer. Reader, if thou wilt do the same, thy profit will be as great as mine.
Page 202 - You expect they will be sold cheap, and perhaps they may for less than they cost ; but, if you have no occasion for them, they must be dear to you. Remember what Poor Richard says : Buy what thou hast no need of, and ere long thou shalt sell thy necessaries.