ESSAY CEMETERY

Themes ·        Self-reflexivity ·        Warning against idleness, pride, and folly ·        Self- reliability ·        Remaining in one place ·        Industry ·        Trust in oneself ·        Be wary of others ·        Remaining in one place ·        Attending to one's affairs with care ·        Live modestly ·        Not to buy things one doesn't need ·        Save rather than spend ·        Buying excessively leads to want ·        Against vanity ·        Against pride ·      ...

Benjamin Franklin uses his pen name, Richard Saunders. Even though he is not often quoted by authors, he hears people repeating his adages, which pleases him. Saunders recounts a tale where an old man quotes him in the context of taxes. The old man is questioned about taxes and the man responds that through self reliability things can be overcome. He speaks against idleness and for industry and having a job. Leisure is to be indulged in only when one has worked properly. Saunders also advocates trust in oneself, and not to leave one's affairs to others, even to be wary of others. He advocates remaining in once place and not resettling frequently. All the rest is under themes. As soon as the auction begins they disregard his advice about financial prudence and made extravagant purchases. However, Richard is still delighted by the frequent mention the man made of him. He does not take credit for the wisdom but attributes it to others. He resolves to be better himself. Benjam...