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More Quotes by William Penn
Nothing shows our weakness more than to be so sharp-sighted at spying other men's faults, and so purblind about our own.
Never despise what you don't understand.
Men are generally more careful of the breed of their horses and dogs than of their children.
People are more afraid of the laws of Man than of God, because their punishment seems to be nearest.
Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.
If you protect a man from folly, you will soon have a nation of fools.
Truth never lost ground by enquiry.
The wisdom of nations lies in their proverbs, which are brief and pithy. Collect and learn them; they are notable measures of directions for human life; you have much in little; they save time in speaking; and upon occasion may be the fullest and safest answer.
The country life is to be preferred, for there we see the works of God; but in cities little else but the works of men. And the one makes a better subject for contemplation than the other.
A good End cannot sanctify evil Means; nor must we ever do Evil, that Good may come of it.
