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Let us see what love can do.

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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
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The smaller the drink, the clearer the head, and the cooler the blood.
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The way, like the cross, is spiritual: that is an inward submission of the soul to the will of God, as it is manifested by the light of Christ in the consciences of men, though it be contrary to their own inclinations.
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No pain, no palm no thorns, no throne no gall, no glory no cross, no crown.
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Man, being made reasonable, and so a thinking creature, there is nothing more worthy of his being than the right direction and employment of his thoughts since upon this depends both his usefulness to the public, and his own present and future benefit in all respects.
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They that Marry for Money cannot have the true Satisfaction of Marriage the requisite Means being wanting.
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In the rush and noise of life, as you have intervals, step home within yourselves and be still. Wait upon God, and feel His good presence this will carry you evenly through your day's business.
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The Country is both the Philosopher's Garden and his Library, in which he Reads and Contemplates the Power, Wisdom and Goodness of God.
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A true friend freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeably.
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Show is not substance realities govern wise men.
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Kings in this world should imitate God, their mercy should be above their works.
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Justice is justly represented blind, because she sees no difference in the parties concerned. She has but one scale and weight, for rich and poor, great and small.
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He who gives to the poor, lends to the Lord. But it may be said, not improperly, the Lord lends to us to give to the poor.
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A good End cannot sanctify evil Means nor must we ever do Evil, that Good may come of it.
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Avoid popularity it has many snares, and no real benefit.
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Force may subdue, but love gains, and he that forgives first wins the laurel.
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I know no religion that destroys courtesy, civility, and kindness.
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He that has more Knowledge than Judgment, is made for another Man's use more than his own.
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Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee.
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If a civil word or two will render a man happy, he must be a wretch indeed who will not tell them to him.
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