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Between a man and his wife nothing ought to rule but love. Authority is for children and servants, yet not without sweetness.

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William Penn
Age: 73 †
Born: 1644
Born: October 14
Died: 1718
Died: July 30
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Entrepreneur
Philosopher
Politician
Theologian
London
England
William Penn
Love
Authority
Marriage
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Wife
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Without
Sweetness
Nothing
Wedding
Children
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