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More Quotes by William Penn
Men are generally more careful of the breed of their horses and dogs than of their children.
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.
Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants.
A good End cannot sanctify evil Means; nor must we ever do Evil, that Good may come of it.
Avoid popularity; it has many snares, and no real benefit.
Humility and knowledge in poor clothes excel pride and ignorance in costly attire.
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.
We are inclined to call things by the wrong names. We call prosperity 'happiness', and adversity 'misery' eventhough adversity is the school of wisdom and often the way to eternal happiness.
Peace can only be secured by justice; never by force of arms.
Truth often suffers more by the heat of its defenders than the arguments of its opposers.
