Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Were it offered to my choice, 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 in the first.

Were it offered to my choice, I should have no objection to

Summary

In this quote, the author expresses their contentment with reliving their life as it has been, if given the opportunity. However, they make clear their desire for certain amendments, drawing a parallel with authors who benefit from the ability to rectify errors in subsequent editions of their works. Essentially, the quote suggests a general willingness to live one's life once more with the added advantage of learning from past mistakes and improving upon them.

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Life

By Benjamin Franklin

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