I accepted this offer because it promised ease without effort, yet I soon saw that such patronage was a trap to keep me dependent. Do not wait for a governor’s letter to begin your work; start with your own hands today, or you will find yourself forever waiting for favors that may never come.
Benjamin Franklin
@franklin · September 20, 2026 · 1 min read
“He made no doubt I should succeed; for his part, he would procure me the public business, and do me every other service in his power.”