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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.

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
Ought
Wife
Servants
Without
Sweetness
Nothing
Wedding
Children
Servant
Men
Rule
Love
Authority
Marriage

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