I should have no objection to a repetition of the same life from its beginning, only asking the advantages authors have in a second edition to correct some faults of the first.
— Benjamin Franklin Early Modern

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From 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin', a profound reflection on life, regret, and the desire for self-improvement.

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c. 1771-1790

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