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  1. Sep 2025
    1. If we are industrious we shall never starve;

      Observation: Hard workers won't have to worry about food. Interpretation: Benjamin signifies the importance of hard-working people compared to those who laze around. My observation indicates that there was struggle and Franklin shows that the people can't only blame taxes but can also blame the laziness of others. Context: People complained about the struggle of working with harsh taxes to the government. Franklin addresses their concerns but many dismiss him and walk away.