Quote by Benjamin Franklin

My elder brothers were all put apprentices to different trades. I was put to the grammar-school at eight years of age, my father intending to devote me, as the tithe of his sons, to the service of the Church.

My elder brothers were all put apprentices to different trad

Summary

In this quote, the speaker talks about how their elder brothers were each assigned to various trades as apprentices, while they were sent to a grammar school at the age of eight. The speaker's father had the intention of dedicating them to the service of the Church, considering this as their contribution to the family's devotion and commitment to religious service.

By Benjamin Franklin

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