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They have a right to censure that have a heart to help.

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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
Censure
Blame
Help
Helping
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Heart

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Not to be provok'd is best: But if mov'd, never correct till the fume is spent for every stroke our fury strikes, is sure to hit our selves at last.
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It is profitable wisdom to know when we have done enough: Much time and pains are spared in not flattering ourselves against probabilities.
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A wise neuter joins with neither, but uses both as his honest interest leads him.
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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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The secret of happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their troubles.
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A private Life is to be preferrd the Honour and Gain of publick Posts, bearing no proportion with the Comfort of it.
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Passion is the mob of the man, that commits a riot upon his reason.
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Silence is Wisdom where Speaking is Folly.
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It is a coal from God's altar must kindle our fire and without fire, true fire, no acceptable sacrifice.
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Peace can only be secured by justice never by force of arms.
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Clear therefore thy head, and rally, and manage thy thoughts rightly, and thou wilt save time, and see and do thy business well for thy judgment will be distinct, thy mind free, and the faculties strong and regular.
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It is admirable to consider how many millions of people come into, and go out of the world, ignorant of themselves and of the world they have lived in.
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We are told truly that meekness and modesty are the rich and charming garments of the soul. The less showy our outward attire is, the more distinctly and brilliantly does the beauty of these inner garments shine.
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Interest has the security, though not the virtue of a principle. As the world goes, it is the surest side for men daily leave both relations and religion to follow it.
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We need to stop arguing about Christ and start living like Christ.
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Tis the glory of a man to vail to truth as it is the mark of a good nature to be easily entreated.
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Choose thy clothes by thine own eyes, not another's.
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Choose a friend as thou dost a wife, till death separate you.
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Friendship is the next pleasure we may hope for: and where we find it not at home, or have no home to find it in, we may seek it abroad. It is an union of spirits, a marriage of hearts, and the bond thereof virtue.
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