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Never give out while there is hope but hope not beyond reason, for that shows more desire than judgement.

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
Hope
Desire
Shows
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Reason
Giving
Judgement
Never
Expectations
Beyond

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