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Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee.

William Penn

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William Penn
Age: 73 †
Born: 1644
Born: October 14
Died: 1718
Died: July 30
Author
Entrepreneur
Philosopher
Politician
Theologian
London
England
William Penn
Thyself
Betrayal
Betray
Thee
Confidence
Trust
Shall
Another
Betrayed

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