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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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William Penn
Age: 73 †
Born: 1644
Born: October 14
Died: 1718
Died: July 30
Author
Entrepreneur
Philosopher
Politician
Theologian
London
England
William Penn
Judgment
Knowledge
Use
Another
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Men

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